clomping steps
[KLOM-ping steps]
noun phrasepl: clomping steps
passos pesados; passos barulhentos
1. Heavy, loud footsteps made by walking with force or without care for making noise
The clomping steps of the construction workers echoed through the empty hallway.
Os passos pesados dos operários ecoavam pelo corredor vazio.
2. Deliberate, stomping movements typically associated with annoyance, anger, or heavy work boots
She left the room with clomping steps, clearly upset about the decision.
Ela saiu da sala com passos barulhentos, claramente insatisfeita com a decisão.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'clomping steps' is often used to humorously or critically describe someone walking noisily, particularly in shared spaces. It's common in descriptions of annoyed or frustrated movement, and frequently appears in narratives and casual speech to convey both the sound and the emotional state of the person walking.
NYC Slang
heavy footsteps; stomp; also 'clomping around'
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