ENGLISH DICTIONARYFooter
/ˈfʊtə(ɹ)/ · noun
Meaning
(archaic) A footgoer; pedestrian.
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic) A footgoer; pedestrian
- (computing) A line of information printed at the bottom of a page to identify the contents or number pages. (Compare foot in printing.)
- (in combination) Something that measures a stated number of feet in some dimension.
- (in combination) Someone who has a preference for using a certain foot.
- (chiefly British, slang, uncountable) Football / soccer.
- (chiefly British, slang, countable) A football.
- (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.
Synonyms for footer
Antonyms for footer
Related Words
Word Forms
- footers
- footering
- footered
- foutre
- fouter
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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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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