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Definition of feetfirst

feetfirst

/ˌfiːtˈfɜːrst/
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• adverb

1

With the feet leading or moving ahead of the rest of the body.

Example

"The children slid feetfirst down the long plastic water slide into the shallow pool."


2

Without hesitation; with full commitment or enthusiasm.

Example

"After graduating from college, she jumped feetfirst into her new career in environmental law."

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• adjective

1

Characterized by having the feet in the leading position, ahead of the rest of the body.

Example

"The coach demonstrated a safe feetfirst slide into second base during the afternoon practice."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feetfirst. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feetfirst
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