leadfoot
leadfoot · leadfeet · leadfoots
One who drives quickly or without subtlety, one who often engages in and/or is fond of…One who drives quickly or without subtlety, one who often engages in and/or is fond of slamming and flooring the accelerator often.
/ˈlɛd.fʊt/
Meaning
2 sensesOne who drives quickly or without subtlety, one who often engages in and/or is fond of slamming and flooring the accelerator often.
The leadfoot screeched to a stop inches from the tree.
A driver who does not compensate the throttle position of the vehicle for road conditions or terrain, invariably slowing down while going uphill and speeding up while going downhill.
Out of the way, leadfoot!
Origin
From lead (“a heavy metal”) + foot.From lead (“a heavy metal”) + foot.
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Forms
plural: leadfeet / leadfootsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular