hoofing

• Substantivo que designa um estilo de dança em que os passos são mais enfatizados do que os gestos ou as poses, frequentemente associado ao sapateado ou a um trabalho rítmico dos pés.

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.

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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.

   Sapateado ou dança enérgica

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscloggingsoft-shoestep dancingtap dancing

• Verbo informal que significa andar, dançar ou se locomover a pé, geralmente com conotação de movimento pesado, desajeitado ou enérgico; também pode significar chutar ou acertar algo com o casco, mas esse uso é mais raro em português.

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.

   Andar ou dançar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboogiedancesteptraipsetripwalk

2. Kick with hoofC1formal

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

   Dar coice

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

   Sinônimoskickstamptrample