Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flatfoot
noun
/ˈflatˌfʊt/
Definition
A flatfoot is a condition where the arch of the foot is flattened, allowing the entire foot to make contact with the ground.
Examples
- After years of running, he discovered he had flatfoot, which caused him considerable discomfort while training.
- The detective in the movie was nicknamed ‘Flatfoot’ because of his clumsy nature.
Meaning
Flatfoot can refer to either a medical condition or, colloquially, it can describe a person who is an unskilled or inept individual.
Synonyms
- fallen arch
- flat-footed
- clumsy person
