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Definition of tromp

tromp

/trɑːmp/
tromp
Plural:tromps
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Past Simple:tromped
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Past Participle:tromped
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Present Participle:tromping
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tromp Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

North American To walk heavily, noisily, or laboriously; to trudge or stomp.

Example

"The children came tromping into the kitchen with snow still clinging to their boots."

2

North American To tread heavily on or crush underfoot.

Example

"Please be careful not to tromp the newly planted seedlings along the garden path."

3

North American To defeat decisively or overwhelmingly in a game or competition (informal).

Example

"The home team managed to tromp their rivals in the championship game."

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• noun

1

North American A heavy, noisy, or laborious walk, or the sound of heavy footsteps.

Example

"After a long tromp through the muddy forest, the hikers were eager to rest by the fire."

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• Rhymes for tromp

• Nearby Words

tromboncino
trombone
trombonist
tromp
trondheim
troodon
troop

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the late 18th century as an expressive regional alteration of 'tramp', influenced by 'stomp'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tromp. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tromp
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