pigeon-toed

[ pij-uhn-tohd ]

adjective

1. having the toes or feet turned inward.

pigeon-toed

adjective

1. having the toes turned inwards

Word History and Origins

Origin of pigeon-toed¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

For months after filming, Boon would automatically sit pigeon-toed with his friends at the pub, he said.

From New York Times

The covers are almost identical — a pigeon-toed blond cartoon woman in a cherry red coat and floppy hat clutches herself protectively as she stands before a large assembly of suited men.

From New York Times

It was of a strange creature—a pigeon-toed bird with scanty green feathers and red palms.

From Literature

He’s tall, but his gait is too pigeon-toed to be a stride.

From The New Yorker

Some pieces stood on pigeon-toed feet, and others grew flippers, fins, fingers and toes.

From New York Times