To walk heavily or clumsily, making loud footsteps or sounds.
Origin uncertain, possibly imitative/onomatopoetic—the word itself mimics the sound of heavy footsteps. May relate to 'clump' or 'stomp,' which have similar meanings and sound-based origins.
Words like 'clomp,' 'stomp,' and 'thud' are onomatopoeia—they're designed to sound like what they mean, which is why they feel satisfying to say out loud and are beloved by children's book writers and comedians.
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