hoofer

[ hoof-er, hoo-fer ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a professional dancer, especially a tap dancer.

hoofer

/ ˈhuːfə /

noun

1. slang.
   a professional dancer, esp a tap-dancer

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoofer¹

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; hoof + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Miles Hoofer busies himself in pouring out a glass of water and in handing it with a great deal of exaggerated deference to Joan.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• ballet dancer