Flatfoot — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈflat-ˌfu̇t/

Meaning & Definition of Flatfoot

Flatfoot (noun)

  1. a condition in which the arch of the instep is flattened so that the entire sole rests upon the ground
  2. a foot affected with flat foot
  3. police officer; especially, a patrolman walking a regular beat

Flatfoot (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level

    "a comic strip about a square-jawed, trench-coated flatfoot who always caught the crooks in suitably dramatic fashion"

    similar: bobby (British), bull (slang), constable (chiefly British), cop, copper, fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, police officer, policeman, shamus (slang)
    related: patrolman, policewoman, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, marshal, sheriff, trooper, peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, constabulary, heat (slang), man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator
    near: civilian

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Flatfoot

The most common words with a similar meaning to Flatfoot:

Slang: bull, shamus
British: bobby
Chiefly British: constable
cop, copper, fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, police officer, policeman

Related Words for Flatfoot

patrolman, policewoman, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, marshal, sheriff, trooper, peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, constabulary, heat, man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator

Near Antonyms of Flatfoot

civilian

Word Forms of Flatfoot

Inflections: flat feet, flatfeet

Origin & Etymology of Flatfoot

First known use: 1860

Frequently Asked Questions about Flatfoot

What does "Flatfoot" mean?

"Flatfoot" means a condition in which the arch of the instep is flattened so that the entire sole rests upon the ground. As a noun, it is defined as: a condition in which the arch of the instep is flattened so that the entire sole rests upon the ground.

What is another word for "Flatfoot"?

Other words for "Flatfoot" include bobby, bull, constable, cop, copper, fuzz, gendarme and lawman. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Flatfoot" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Flatfoot"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Flatfoot". Common alternatives include bobby, bull, constable, cop, copper, fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer and police officer.

How do you use "Flatfoot" in a sentence?

Examples of "Flatfoot" in a sentence: "a comic strip about a square-jawed, trench-coated flatfoot who always caught the crooks in suitably dramatic fashion".

Is "Flatfoot" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Flatfoot" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Flatfoot"?

"Flatfoot" is pronounced /ˈflat-ˌfu̇t/.

What is the origin of the word "Flatfoot"?

First known use: 1860.

What is another word for "Flatfoot" meaning "a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level"?

When "Flatfoot" (noun) means a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level, synonyms include bobby, bull, constable, cop, copper and fuzz.