Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fleet-of-foot
adjective
/ˌfliːt əv fʊt/
Definition
Quick and nimble in movement; able to run or move swiftly.
Examples
- In the race, the athlete proved he was fleet-of-foot by easily outpacing his competitors.
- The fleet-of-foot deer quickly darted away from the approaching predator.
Meaning
The term describes someone or something that is fast and agile, often used to imply a capability to escape or react promptly.
Synonyms
- swift
- nimble
- agile
- quick
