Yomp

Yomp

YOMP jɒmp
Verb

Long march (Marines).

Example Sentences

"Had a yomp."
"Long yomp."

Etymology & History

Royal Marines term. Possibly from Norwegian.

Word Details

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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1980s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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