Hoofing Meaning in English
word · lemma: hoof
Definition
'Hoofing' is an informal word with two main meanings: performing tap dance, or walking/traveling by foot, especially over a long distance. Context will clarify which is meant.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and mostly spoken. 'Hoofing it' is used to mean 'walking' in slang. 'Hoofing' by itself often describes enthusiastic dancing, especially tap dancing. In American English, 'hoofing' is common in theater or dance contexts; outside those, the walking meaning is more often heard as 'hoof it'.
Example Sentences
They were hoofing across the city to get home.
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We spent all afternoon hoofing through the park.
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He dreamed of hoofing on Broadway.
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After missing the bus, I ended up hoofing it all the way to work.
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Those dancers were really hoofing at last night's show!
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We've been hoofing around town all day; my feet are killing me.
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