verb
clump
To walk with heavy, awkward steps.
He clumps down the hallway in his heavy work boots.
Etymology
An expressive word for a heavy impact, applied to noisy, awkward footsteps. Its relation to the cluster-name is uncertain.
More examples
- We heard someone clumping up the stairs.
- She clumped across the kitchen in oversized shoes.
- I try not to clump around while everyone is asleep.
Forms
clump · clumps · clumped · clumping
Similar words
- stomp
- Emphasizes forceful steps, often expressing anger rather than awkwardness.
- trudge
- Emphasizes slow, tiring progress rather than noisy, awkward steps.