Tromp
1. Parts of Speech
Verb
2. Definitions
- to walk with heavy steps, especially because of tiredness or annoyance
- to defeat someone easily in a competition or argument
3. Pronunciations
4. Origin and Usage
The word "tromp" originated from the Dutch word "trompen" which means "to trump or to blow a trumpet". It was first used in English in the early 1500s. The word is commonly used in informal contexts to describe walking with heavy steps or defeating someone easily in a competition or argument.
5. Synonyms
- stomp
- tramp
- stamp
- march
- crush
- overpower
6. Related Words
- trump
- cramp
- clamp
- gramp
- clamp
7. Example Sentences
- She tromped up the stairs, exhausted after a long day at work.
- The team tromped their opponents in the championship game.