hotfoot Meaning & Definition
What Does Hotfoot Mean?
Hotfoot is a noun that means The prank of secretly inserting a match between the sole and upper of a victim's shoe and then lighting it. As an adjective, it means Moving with haste or zeal. As an adverb, it means Hastily; without delay.
Word Facts for Hotfoot
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, adverb, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | rush, race and hie |
| Antonyms | dawdle and linger |
| Plural | hotfoots |
| Verb forms | hotfoots, hotfooting, hotfooted |
Hotfoot Definition (Noun)
- The prank of secretly inserting a match between the sole and upper of a victim's shoe and then lighting it.
Hotfoot as an Adjective
- Moving with haste or zeal.
Hotfoot as an Adverb
- Hastily; without delay.
Hotfoot as a Verb
- To run (a distance).
Synonyms of Hotfoot
Hotfoot synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Hotfoot
Word Forms & Grammar
hotfoot (plural hotfoots)
hotfoot
hotfoot (third-person singular simple present hotfoots, present participle hotfooting, simple past and past participle hotfooted)
Words That Rhyme With Hotfoot
Origin of Hotfoot
From Middle English hot-fot, hot fot, equivalent to hot + foot.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hotfoot
Is hotfoot a noun or an adjective?
Hotfoot is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective, an adverb and a verb.
What is another word for hotfoot?
You can replace hotfoot with words such as rush, race and hie. See the full list of hotfoot synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of hotfoot?
The plural of hotfoot is hotfoots.
What is the past tense of hotfoot?
The past tense of hotfoot is hotfooted. The present participle is hotfooting.