English Explanatory Dictionary

lead-footed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Slow, boring, dull, or stupid.
  2. Tending to drive too fast.

Pronunciation

/ˌlɛdˈfʊtɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lead-footed.wav

Word forms

lead-footed more lead-footed most lead-footed

Etymology

Lead is a heavy metal; therefore feet made of lead would move sluggishly, or weigh heavily on the accelerator pedal of a vehicle.

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