goofy-foot en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɡuːfiˌfʊt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈɡufiˌfʊt/ (General-American)
Etymology
From goofy (“riding on a snowboard or surfboard with one’s right foot forward”, adjective) + foot (noun), referring to the way Goofy, a Walt Disney character in the form of an anthropomorphic dog, was depicted surfing in the cartoon Hawaiian Holiday (1937).
Meanings
- Synonym of goofy (“a snowboarder or surfer who rides their board with the right foot forward”).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| goofy-feet | Number=Plur | lexicographic |