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
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.
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.
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.
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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