English Explanatory Dictionary

foot-dragging

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The deliberate delaying of, or reluctance to take, obligatory action.

Pronunciation

/ˈfʊtˌdɹæɡɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-foot-dragging.wav

Word forms

foot-dragging foot-draggings

Etymology

From foot + dragging, from drag one’s feet, referring to the idea of walking while dragging one’s feet along the ground, either from lack of enthusiasm or to intentionally slow down movement.

Synonyms

slowball slow-walking

Related words

footdragging drag one's feet drag one's heels delaying tactic one's ass is dragging taildragger
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