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tramping

|tramp-ing|

/ˈtræmpɪŋ/

(tramp)

heavy walking

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
tramp	tramps	tramps	tramped	tramped	tramping

Etymology

Etymology Information

'tramp' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'trampen,' where 'trampen' meant 'to tread or stamp.'

Historical Evolution

'trampen' transformed into the modern English word 'tramp' through Old English influences.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to tread or stamp,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'walking heavily or noisily.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

walking heavily or noisily over a long distance.

They spent the day tramping through the forest.

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Verb 2

present participle of 'tramp'.

She is tramping around the city.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42