paddlefoot
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Meaning · English
A member of the groundcrew.
Register: slang
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.