hoof it
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To walk, especially when as a result of regular transportation being unavailable.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đi bộ, đặc biệt khi vận chuyển thường xuyên không có sẵn
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Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I hoofed it around the store. I didn't see any soda pop bottles, anywhere.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To depart; scram.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hoof it” mean?
To walk, especially when as a result of regular transportation being unavailable.
Is “hoof it” formal or informal?
hoof it is generally slang.