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FLATFOOTED

(adj.sat, verb, adj., adverb)
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There are 15 meanings of the word Flatfooted.

Flatfooted - as an adjective satellite

Unprepared and unable to react quickly

Example: "The new product caught their competitors flat-footed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flat-footed

Having broad flat feet that usually turn outward

Example: "A slow flat-footed walk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flat-footed

With feet flat on the ground; not tiptoe

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flat-footed

Forthright and explicit

Example: "A flat-footed refusal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flat-footed

Flatfooted - as a verb

To walk around in the course of work, especially when investigating.

To dance in the style of appalachian clogging.

To gulp an entire drink (bottle, glass, can, etc.) without pausing between swallows.

To perform an action inefficiently or awkwardly.

To wrongfoot.

Flatfooted - as an adjective

Having flat feet.

Blunt and unsubtle; lacking finesse.

Flatfooted - as an adverb

Unprepared to respond; unready.

Example: "They were caught flatfooted when clancy filed to enter the race."

Putting the entire foot down at once, rather than landing on the ball of the foot and then lowering the rest of the foot.

With one's feet flat on the ground.

(of drinking) without pausing between swallows.

Example Sentences

"She stood flatfooted on the stage, completely forgetting her lines."
"The goalkeeper was caught flatfooted and couldn't react in time to save the goal."
"He was caught flatfooted by the sudden turn of events."
"The detective's investigation was flatfooted and inefficient."
"Her flatfooted response to the question revealed her lack of preparation."
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Word Game Points

Is FLATFOOTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flatfooted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLATFOOTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is FLATFOOTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flatfooted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLATFOOTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is FLATFOOTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flatfooted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLATFOOTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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