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flatfoot

The correct spelling is flatfoot.

How to pronounce flatfoot

noun

Say it like: Fla-tfoo-t

The correct spelling is flatfoot. (chiefly in the plural) A condition in which the arch of the foot makes contact with the ground

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(chiefly in the plural) A condition in which the arch of the foot makes contact with the ground
  2. 2.A person having the above condition
  3. 3.(law enforcement) (plural typically flatfoots) A policeman

verb

  1. 1.To walk around in the course of work, especially when investigating.
  2. 2.To dance in the style of Appalachian clogging.
  3. 3.To gulp an entire drink (bottle, glass, can, etc.) without pausing between swallows.
  4. 4.To perform an action inefficiently or awkwardly.
  5. 5.To wrongfoot.

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