flat-footed
flat-footed
Definition
flat·-footed (-fo̵ot′id)
adjective
- having flatfoot
- designating a manner of walking, with the toes pointed outward, as by people with flatfoot
- ☆ Informal downright and firm; plain and uncompromising
- Informal
- awkward or clumsy
- tedious, plodding, etc.
adverb
Informal firmly, directly, or abruptly
flat′·-foot′edly adverb
flat′·-foot′edness noun
catch someone flat-footed
☆ Informal- to catch someone who is unprepared; take by surprise
- to catch someone who is in the act of committing some offense
flat-footed
Synonyms
flat-footed
modif.
Standing solidly
uncompromising, forthright, unwavering, firm; see resolute 2.*Awkward
clumsy, maladroit, plodding, tedious; see awkward 1, dull 4.
catch flat-footed*
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