1. walking or traveling on foot, especially for a long distance
Usage: informal
2. dancing, especially tap dancing
Usage: informal; theatrical

1. the act of walking or dancing
Usage: informal

Examples

• We spent the afternoon hoofing it through the mountains.
• After the car broke down, we had to start hoofing to the nearest town.
• The dancers were hoofing across the stage with incredible energy.
• She’s been hoofing in Broadway shows for years.
• All that hoofing around the city left me exhausted.
• The hoofing in that musical number was spectacular.