leadfoot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who drives quickly or without subtlety, one who often engages in and/or is fond of slamming and flooring the accelerator often.
  2. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛd.fʊt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-leadfoot.wav

Word forms

leadfoot leadfeet leadfoots

Etymology

From lead (“a heavy metal”) + foot.

Related words

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