1
as in to walk
to go on foot
I hoofed it to school after missing the bus
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2
as in to dance
to perform a series of usually rhythmic bodily movements to music
he hoofs it from seven to eight every Thursday night with other avid square dancers
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Verb
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When his remarks concluded, the pope walked down the steps at the front of the stage in the hall and shook hands with a line of Vatican officials, exchanging a few words with each person.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
13 May 2025 -
Hunter walks up to Mathurin, points at him and pushes him to the floor.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
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McGrath recalled the one time his friend filmed himself dancing at the airport.—
Francesca Street,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Some people find vampires horrific, while others have trepidation about young Black artists dancing for boardrooms of white record executives.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Who, exactly, does the driver think will tread on his rights?—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
9 May 2025
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It’s all left Democratic leaders on and off of Capitol Hill treading delicately to an elusive balance to appease both camps — or at least not infuriate one of them.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
5 May 2025
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“Hoof (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoof%20%28it%29. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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