hoofing

verb

present participle of hoof
as in kicking

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  1. kicking
  2. booting
Verb
  • In the video, the person is seen getting into a defensive stance and then laughing and kicking at the sea lion, which then turned and scooted away.
    — Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026
  • Garcés was sent off shortly after the break for kicking the ball away after a foul.
    — Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of kicking
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  • The affair was a lopsided route booting the Spanish out of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Erling Haaland did that for Norway, heading in the first goal, and then booting a blast past everyone for a goal.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of booting
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“Hoofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoofing. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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