heavy-footed

adjective

heavy-foot·ed ˈhe-vē-ˈfu̇-təd

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: heavy and slow in movement

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heavy-footed was in 1625

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heavy-duty

heavy-footed

heavy going

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“Heavy-footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy-footed. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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