Clomping

/ˈklɑmpɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of clomp; walking with heavy, loud, deliberate steps.

Etymology

Present participle form of 'clomp' using the '-ing' suffix; continues the onomatopoetic origin of the root word.

Kelly Says

The word 'clomping' captures something that regular words like 'walking' can't—the actual sound and manner of movement, which is why writers use it to show character.

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