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Meaning of flatfoot

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

flatfoot

noun

Definitions

  1. (chiefly in the plural) A condition in which the arch of the foot makes contact with the ground

  2. A person having the above condition

  3. (law enforcement) (plural typically flatfoots) A policeman

verb

Definitions

  1. To walk around in the course of work, especially when investigating.

  2. To dance in the style of Appalachian clogging.

  3. To gulp an entire drink (bottle, glass, can, etc.) without pausing between swallows.

  4. To perform an action inefficiently or awkwardly.