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flat–footed
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flat–footed
(adjective)
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flat–footed
/
ˈ
flætˌfʊtəd/
adjective
flat–footed
/
ˈ
flætˌfʊtəd/
adjective
Learner's definition of FLAT–FOOTED
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a
:
having flat feet
a
flat-footed
man
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b
:
walking or moving in a slow and awkward way
a clumsy,
flat-footed
new recruit
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chiefly US, informal
:
not ready or prepared
—
usually used in the phrase
catch flat-footed
The surprise announcement of his candidacy
caught
his opponents
flat-footed
. [=his opponents were not prepared for his announcement]
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