Yomp
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /jɒmp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Yomp is a noun meaning (Royal Marines military slang) A long-distance march carrying full kit.
Meaning
(Royal Marines military slang) A long-distance march carrying full kit.
More Meanings
- To make a strenuous long-distance march.
Example Sentences
He was French, and spoke in damning terms of the 'contre-la-montre' walkers who yomped in before lunch-time and yomped out again before dawn
Whilst 3 Para and 45 Commando yomped across East Falkland, accompanied by the two Troops of Blues and Royals, 42 Commando were helicoptered forward to Mount Kent and 2 Para to Bluff Cove.
She gestured out of the window wall. "Unless it was a real professional who yomped in over the fields, the only way to get here is to drive through the village. And believe me, that's not so easy."
Word Forms
- yomps
- yomping
- yomped
Synonyms for yomp
Depending on context, synonyms include trek.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include route-march, routemarch, moot, march, molle, maneuvre.
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