fleet-footed

[ fleet-foot-id ]

adjective

1. able to run fast.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fleet-footed¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

His style was idiosyncratic, known for twisting, fleet-footed runs that stymied the opposition.

From Los Angeles Times

The fleet-footed effort established a new state record and was the third-fastest girls’ mile in high school history.

From Los Angeles Times

Playing the Cardinals on the road with the fleet-footed Kyle Murray back at quarterback offers different challenges.

From Los Angeles Times

Quarterback Caleb Williams was pressured on seemingly every play, requiring the same fleet-footed magic that helped him win the Heisman to limit Oregon to three sacks.

From Los Angeles Times

What the Art Show demonstrates, however, is the fleet-footed ability of contemporary galleries — compared with larger or besieged institutions — to ferret out lesser-known artists and showcase them in compact, distinctive displays.

From New York Times

Related Words

• abrupt
• expeditious
• hasty
• nimble
• quick
• rapid
• speedy
• sudden
• unexpected