How to Pronounce "hoof it"
expression
HOOF-it
HOOF-it
Definition
To walk somewhere, especially when you would prefer to go by car, bus, or another faster way; often used informally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhuf/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
hˈuːf/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOOF-it
UK
HOOF-it
Listen in Context
We missed the bus and had to hoof it home.
Let's hoof it to the park instead of driving.
They had to hoof it after the concert because no taxis were available.
My car broke down so I had to hoof it for the last mile.