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fleet–footed

adjective fleet–foot·ed \-ˌfu̇-təd\

: able to run fast

Full Definition of FLEET-FOOTED

:  able to run fast
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First Known Use of FLEET-FOOTED

circa 1743

Related to FLEET-FOOTED

Synonyms
blistering, breakneck, breathless, brisk, dizzy, fleet, fleet-footed, flying, galloping, hasty, hot, lightning, nippy, quick, rapid, rapid-fire, rattling, snappy, speedy, splitting, swift, whirlwind, zippy
Antonyms
slow

Rhymes with FLEET-FOOTED

flat-footed

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