hoofer
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9.5
- noun
- /ˈhuːfər/
- Slang
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bailarín
- The hero's a young hoofer in a Broadway show.
- an old hoofer
Examples
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She was a vaudeville hoofer.
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He could have been a hoofer!
Blog text (14) -
It's the story of a young hoofer who comes to New York.
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Steve was no hoofer, but he could sell a song.
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Say, will you guys let me forget I was once a hoofer?
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Hollywood is the natural goal of any hoofer.
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Is it wrong if I have ambition and I want you to be the best hoofer in the world?
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Delacroix Mantan right here is a gifted hoofer.
Fiction book (2000) -
You're a hoofer.
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The show featured a talented hoofer who captivated the audience with her amazing tap dance routine.
Synonyms
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3.5
A person who makes music by hitting the floor with metal plates on their shoes while moving their feet
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6.2
A dancer who makes beats by hitting the floor with metal pieces on their shoes
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7.7
A dancer who performs precise, fast footwork in shows or contests
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7.9
A person who dances while wearing wooden shoes
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word hoofer comes from hoof, which means 'foot' like an animal's hoof and from the old idea of 'hoofing it' or using your feet to walk or stomp. That's why a hoofer is a dancer who shows skill with their feet, especially a tap dancer.