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Footer

/ˈfʊtə(ɹ)/ · noun

Meaning

(archaic) A footgoer; pedestrian.

Definitions by Sense

  1. (archaic) A footgoer; pedestrian
  2. (computing) A line of information printed at the bottom of a page to identify the contents or number pages. (Compare foot in printing.)
  3. (in combination) Something that measures a stated number of feet in some dimension.
  4. (in combination) Someone who has a preference for using a certain foot.
  5. (chiefly British, slang, uncountable) Football / soccer.
  6. (chiefly British, slang, countable) A football.
  7. (Ireland and Scotland, slang) To meddle with or pass time without accomplishing anything meaningful.

Example Sentences

The new boat is a six-footer.
a right-footer
[…] punting a footer around the quad on a beautiful day like today, not frowsting in their studies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does footer mean?

Footer means (archaic) A footgoer; pedestrian.

What is a synonym for footer?

Common synonyms include fidget, fuss, trifle, arse about.

What is the opposite of footer?

Possible antonyms include header.

How do you use footer in a sentence?

The new boat is a six-footer.

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