Flatfoot

Pronunciation: /flæt.fʊt/

Definitions of flatfoot

noun a slang term for a police officer, often used derogatorily to imply incompetence or lack of intelligence

Example Sentences

A1 The flatfoot walked slowly and quietly through the forest.

A2 The flatfoot left muddy footprints on the floor.

B1 The detective suspected the flatfoot of being involved in the robbery.

B2 The flatfoot was skilled at tracking down criminals in the city.

C1 The flatfoot's keen observation skills helped solve the case quickly.

C2 The flatfoot's reputation as a top investigator spread throughout the department.

Examples of flatfoot in a Sentence

formal The police officer noticed the suspect's flatfoot as he attempted to flee the scene.

informal I can always tell when my dad is coming because of his flatfoot.

slang Don't worry about outrunning him, he's just a flatfoot.

figurative Her lack of creativity made her a flatfoot in the world of art.

Grammatical Forms of flatfoot

• plural: flatfeet
• comparative: more flatfoot
• superlative: most flatfoot
• present tense: flatfoot
• future tense: will flatfoot
• perfect tense: have flatfooted
• continuous tense: is flatfooting
• singular: flatfoot
• positive degree: flatfoot
• infinitive: to flatfoot
• gerund: flatfooting
• participle: flatfooted

Origin and Evolution of flatfoot

First Known Use: 1912 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'flatfoot' originated as a slang term in the early 20th century in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a police officer due to the perception that they walked heavily or flat-footed, the term 'flatfoot' has evolved to also describe someone with flat feet or a clumsy or inelegant person.