1
as in walking
to go on foot
I hoofed it to school after missing the bus
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2
as in dancing
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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Another, smaller girl in pinkish pants can be seen walking closely behind the girl in blue.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Since then, Spears has largely used Instagram to communicate with fans, frequently posting solo videos of herself dancing.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Kate Middleton's busy day in Leicester, England, has so far included dancing with worshippers barefoot and paying subtle tribute (via her earrings) to her husband Prince William.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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But Carolyn was guarded about the revival of John, treading carefully.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Trump is treading on very dangerous ground potentially affecting our very existence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Hoofing (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoofing%20%28it%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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