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Added 10 October 2026

lead-footed

/ˌlɛdˈfʊtɪd/ adjective

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Slow, boring, dull, or stupid.
Tending to drive too fast.

Origin

Lead is a heavy metal; therefore feet made of lead would move sluggishly, or weigh heavily on the accelerator pedal of a vehicle.

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