foot stomping

Rhythmic ground striking

Foot stomping is the act of forcefully striking one's feet against the ground, either rhythmically to show enthusiasm or approval—as audiences do at concerts—or in frustration and anger, like a child throwing a tantrum: The toddler's foot stomping could be heard throughout the store.

As an adjective, foot-stomping describes music with a driving beat that makes you want to move: foot-stomping bluegrass.

Related

hissy fit · anger · boots · heavy · pounding · rhythm · dance · folk dance · dance floor · floorboards · marching · marching band · thundering · rage · frustration · heel · grinding · protest

Categories
Opposites
type of rhythmic audience expression

foot stompingclapping

Rhythmic palm strikes

hand clapping · finger snapping · applause · whistling · cheering

physical intensity/energy level

foot stompingstillness

Complete lack of motion

sitting quietly · polite applause · silent contemplation · restraint

emotional valence of expression

foot stompingwalking out

Leaving suddenly, often angrily

booing · turning away · silent treatment · cold reception · indifference

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G