Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [foo t-slog]
- /ˈfʊtˌslɒg/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [foo t-slog]
- /ˈfʊtˌslɒg/
Definitions of footslog word
- verb without object footslog to go on foot through or as if through mud. 1
- noun footslog (especially of a soldier) walk or march for a long distance, typically wearily or with effort. 1
- verb footslog to march; tramp 0
- intransitive verb footslog to march or plod through or as through mud 0
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Origin of footslog
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; foot + slog
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Footslog
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
footslog popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
footslog usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for footslog
verb footslog
- traipse — to walk or go aimlessly or idly or without finding or reaching one's goal: We traipsed all over town looking for a copy of the book.
- ramble — to wander around in a leisurely, aimless manner: They rambled through the shops until closing time.
- trudge — to walk, especially laboriously or wearily: to trudge up a long flight of steps.
- gallop — to ride a horse at a gallop; ride at full speed: They galloped off to meet their friends.
- plod — to walk heavily or move laboriously; trudge: to plod under the weight of a burden.
noun footslog
- odyssey — (italics) an epic poem attributed to Homer, describing Odysseus's adventures in his ten-year attempt to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
- peregrination — travel from one place to another, especially on foot.
- travel — to go from one place to another, as by car, train, plane, or ship; take a trip; journey: to travel for pleasure.
- tramp — to tread or walk with a firm, heavy, resounding step.
- hegira — Islam. Hijra.
Antonyms for footslog
verb footslog
- tiptoe — the tip or end of a toe.
See also
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