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footwork

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfʊtˌwɜrk/ · UK /ˈfʊtwɜːk/

footwork means: The way someone moves their feet, especially when dancing or playing a sport.

noun

SKILLED FOOT MOVEMENTB2

The way someone moves their feet, especially when dancing or playing a sport.

  • Her footwork is excellent.
  • The boxer improved his footwork through daily practice.
  • Quick footwork helped him reach the ball.

Common phrases: fancy footwork, quick footwork, improve footwork

CLEVER HANDLINGC1

Skill in handling a difficult situation, especially by finding clever ways around problems.

  • The deal required some clever footwork.
  • Her diplomatic footwork kept both sides happy.
  • It took fancy footwork to avoid answering that question.

Similar words: finesse, tact, skill

Common phrases: fancy footwork, political footwork, clever footwork

CHICAGO MUSIC DANCEC2

A fast electronic music style and related street dance that began in Chicago.

  • The DJ played footwork.
  • She entered a footwork dance battle in Chicago.
  • This producer combines footwork with other electronic styles.

Common phrases: footwork music, footwork track, footwork battle

Questions about footwork

What does footwork mean?

The way someone moves their feet, especially when dancing or playing a sport.

What is footwork in other languages?

Türkçe: ayak hareketleri · Español: juego de pies · Français: jeu de jambes · Deutsch: Beinarbeit · Italiano: gioco di gambe · 日本語: 足さばき

How do you pronounce footwork?

In American English /ˈfʊtˌwɜrk/; in British English /ˈfʊtwɜːk/.

How do you use footwork in a sentence?

Her footwork is excellent. The boxer improved his footwork through daily practice.

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