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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFleet-footed
/ˈfliːtˌfʊt.ɪd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Moving with speed and lightness; fast on one's feet.
"The fleet-footed striker easily bypassed the defenders to score the winning goal." - 2
Quick in thinking, responding, or adapting to rapidly changing situations.
"A fleet-footed entrepreneur can capitalize on market shifts before competitors even notice."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of 'fleet', originating from Middle English 'fleto' or Old English 'flēotan' (meaning to float or swift), and 'foot', from Old English 'fōt'. Established in poetry and epic literature by the 16th century, it originally described mythological heroes and swift animals before broadening into general athletic contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fleet-footed" is said worldwide
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véloce
Transliteration: /ve.lɔs/
"Le coureur véloce a franchi la ligne d'arrivée en premier."
flügelfest
Transliteration: /ˈflyːɡl̩ˌfɛst/
"Der flügelfeste Stürmer entkam der Abwehr."
veloce
Transliteration: /veˈlɔ.tʃe/
"L'atleta veloce ha vinto la medaglia d'oro."
ágil
Transliteration: /ˈa.ɣil/
"El delantero ágil esquivó a todos los defensas."
veloz
Transliteration: /veˈlɔs/
"O atacante veloz marcou um gol espetacular."
तेज़-तर्रार
Transliteration: tez-tarrar
"वह तेज़-तर्रार धावक आसानी से दौड़ जीत गया।"
足智多谋
Transliteration: zú zhì duō móu
"这位步伐轻快的球员突破了防线。"
발빠른
Transliteration: bal-ppareun
"발빠른 공격수가 수비를 따돌리고 골을 넣었다."
足が速い
Transliteration: ashi ga hayai
"足が速い選手がディフェンダーをかわしてシュートを決めた。"
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