English · Slang Attested

paddlefoot

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A member of the groundcrew.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thành viên của tổ tiếp đất

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The day after Tommy quit, a paddlefoot soldier on the base made a disparaging remark about Tommy to Sorrow Sorrel, the tail gunner, and Sorrow beat the living hell out of the paddlefoot.

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 “paddlefoot” mean?

A member of the groundcrew.

Is “paddlefoot” formal or informal?

paddlefoot is generally slang.

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