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switchfoot

adj · adv · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Riding with one's wrong foot forward, i.e. opposite to one's usual natural/goofy preference.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, skateboarding, sports, surfing

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adv

Meaning 2

Riding with one's wrong foot forward, i.e. opposite to one's usual natural/goofy preference.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, skateboarding, sports, surfing

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

A surfer who can surf with either foot forward.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, surfing

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From switch + foot.

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