Added 9 October 2026 afoot /əˈfʊt/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about afoot at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Traveling by foot. she was afoot when I saw her this morning Currently in progress. there is mischief afoot adverb On foot; walking. they went to the village afoot Related Words: walkingmovingunderwaycurrentwalkhappeningaheadfeet-firstafieldafoamforradafayk Back to today's word