hoofer
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Meaning · English
A professional dancer, particularly one who has paid his or her dues.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Once a good friend of mine, a fine hoofer who was having trouble getting bookings, ran up to that tree, gave it a big smack, and yelled “Lawd please make me a pimp, any kind of a pimp, long as I’m pimpin’. I’m tired of scufflin’ and my feet are too long outa work.”
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).
Common questions
What does “hoofer” mean?
A professional dancer, particularly one who has paid his or her dues.
Is “hoofer” formal or informal?
hoofer is generally slang.