Flatfoot
noun
A person whose feet have little or no arch.
He has flatfoot, which sometimes causes him pain when running.
Often appears as...
- flatfoot condition
- flatfoot shoes
Usage tips
Neutral
foot condition, arch support, shoe fitting
noun
An informal term for a police officer, often used derogatorily.
The flatfoots were quick to respond to the disturbance downtown.
Often appears as...
- flatfoot patrol
- flatfoot officer
Usage tips
Informal
cop, officer, police
noun
A person whose feet have little or no arch.
He has flatfoot, which sometimes causes him pain when running.
Often appears as...
- flatfoot condition
- flatfoot shoes
Usage tips
Neutral
foot condition, arch support, shoe fitting
noun
An informal term for a police officer, often used derogatorily.
The flatfoots were quick to respond to the disturbance downtown.
Often appears as...
- flatfoot patrol
- flatfoot officer
Usage tips
Informal
cop, officer, police
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Terminology
Understanding the medical implications of flatfoot can help in seeking appropriate treatment.
People with flatfoot may need special shoes or insoles to support their feet.
Pro Tip 2/3Idiomatic Usage
In idiomatic expressions, the term flatfoot is often used to describe someone lacking agility or enthusiasm.
He moved like a flatfoot during the race.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that calling someone a flatfoot in some contexts, especially in law enforcement, may be perceived negatively.
It's better to use specific terms when discussing someone's abilities.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Terminology
Understanding the medical implications of flatfoot can help in seeking appropriate treatment.
People with flatfoot may need special shoes or insoles to support their feet.
Pro Tip 2/3Idiomatic Usage
In idiomatic expressions, the term flatfoot is often used to describe someone lacking agility or enthusiasm.
He moved like a flatfoot during the race.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that calling someone a flatfoot in some contexts, especially in law enforcement, may be perceived negatively.
It's better to use specific terms when discussing someone's abilities.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Terminology
Understanding the medical implications of flatfoot can help in seeking appropriate treatment.
People with flatfoot may need special shoes or insoles to support their feet.
Pro Tip 2/3Idiomatic Usage
In idiomatic expressions, the term flatfoot is often used to describe someone lacking agility or enthusiasm.
He moved like a flatfoot during the race.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that calling someone a flatfoot in some contexts, especially in law enforcement, may be perceived negatively.
It's better to use specific terms when discussing someone's abilities.
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