Word of the Day – Yomp

Yomp (noun)

yomp

A march with heavy equipment over difficult terrain: To walk quickly and energetically, usually while carrying a heavy load.

1980s: of unknown origin. The word came into prominence when used by the Royal Marines during the Falklands War of 1982.

Example sentences

“It’s a two-hour drive in a Land Rover, then a hard two-hour yomp over very rough ground carrying our myriad equipment.”

“Nothing like a good yomp up the side of a mountain to clear the mind and refocus one’s energies.”