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stamp

Definition

  • noun: a small piece of paper that you buy and then stick to an envelope or package to pay the cost of mailing it
  • noun: a device or instrument for 'stamping'
  • verb: to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
  • verb: to bring (your foot) down heavily and noisily
  • usually + 'of'
  • synonyms: crush, pulverize, imprint

Examples

  • She 'stamped' the cigarette 'out'. [=she put out the cigarette by stepping on it]

  • The fans cheered and 'stamped' [='stomped'] their feet as the team took the lead.

  • He 'stamped' the date on the letter. = He 'stamped' the letter with the date.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) follies and lollies! A magic fountain flowing with non-stop wine, women and... and hootchie kootchie koo! All night long! Start licking those stamps, little girl. This guy's gonna have you write to Mama. Tomorrow, from to pm, l'll be your voice. (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element