hoofing

• Nom désignant un style de danse où les pas sont accentués davantage que les gestes ou les poses, souvent associé aux claquettes ou à un jeu de jambes rythmique.

A noun referring to a style of dance in which the steps are emphasized more than gestures or postures, often associated with tap dancing or rhythmic footwork.

indénombrable

1. Tap dancing or energetic dancingB2informalamerican

   A style of dancing, especially tap dancing, where the emphasis is on the footwork and rhythmic steps rather than on gestures or body movements.

   claquettes rythmées

   • He spent years perfecting his hoofing on Broadway.
   • The show featured incredible hoofing by the entire cast.
   • She took up hoofing as a way to stay fit and have fun.

   Synonymescloggingsoft-shoestep dancingtap dancing

• Verbe signifiant aller, danser ou se déplacer à pied, souvent utilisé de manière informelle ou dans des expressions idiomatiques.

A verb meaning to walk, dance, or move on foot, often used informally or in idiomatic expressions.

1. Walk or danceB2informalamerican

   To walk, especially in a lively or energetic manner; also used informally to mean to dance.

   marcher d'un pas vif / danser

   • We hoofed it to the store because we missed the bus.
   • He was hoofing down the street with a spring in his step.
   • They spent the night hoofing at the club.

   Synonymesboogiedancesteptraipsetripwalk

2. Kick with hoofC1formal

   To strike or kick with the hoof, as a horse or other hoofed animal does.

   Ruer (en frappant avec le sabot)

   • The horse hoofed the ground impatiently.
   • The stallion hoofed the fence in frustration.
   • The mule hoofed the bucket, spilling water everywhere.

   Synonymeskickstamptrample