Pronunciation: /jɑmp/

Definitions of yomp

noun a long, tiring walk or march, especially over rough terrain

Example Sentences

A1 I went for a yomp in the forest.

A2 The soldiers had to yomp for miles carrying heavy packs.

B1 The yomp through the mountains was challenging but rewarding.

B2 She decided to yomp across the desert to raise money for charity.

C1 The yomp across the Arctic tundra tested their endurance and survival skills.

C2 The elite military unit was known for their ability to yomp long distances in record time.

verb to march or walk energetically, especially over rough terrain

Example Sentences

A1 I yomp to the store every day to buy groceries.

A2 She yomped through the forest to reach the campsite.

B1 The soldiers had to yomp for miles carrying heavy gear.

B2 The marathon runners yomped up the steep hill with determination.

C1 The hikers yomped through the rugged terrain without stopping for a break.

C2 The elite athletes yomped through the race course, leaving their competitors behind.

Examples of yomp in a Sentence

formal The soldiers had to yomp for miles carrying heavy packs.

informal We're going to have to yomp up that hill to get to the campsite.

slang I can't believe we have to yomp all the way to the store because the car broke down.

figurative She felt like she had to yomp through all the paperwork just to get her project approved.

Grammatical Forms of yomp

past tense

yomped

plural

yomps

comparative

more yomp

superlative

most yomp

present tense

yomp

future tense

will yomp

perfect tense

have yomped

continuous tense

is yomping

singular

yomp

positive degree

yomp

infinitive

to yomp

gerund

yomping

participle

yomped

Origin and Evolution of yomp

First Known Use: 1982 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'yomp' originated in the British military slang during the Falklands War in 1982.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of marching or hiking long distances with heavy gear, 'yomp' has since evolved to also mean moving quickly or energetically in a determined manner.