hoofing

verb

present participle of hoof
as in kicking

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  1. kicking
  2. booting
Verb
  • The camera, which panned back and forth in the MGM Grand, showed a group of people beating and kicking someone on the ground.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The La Jolla 18-year-old who admitted to kicking a sea lion faces a year in jail and $100,000 fine.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of kicking
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  • The travelling supporters were perched behind the goal for a perfect view of the wonder strike, and Ballard made a beeline straight towards them, booting the advertising hoarding for good measure.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Predatory towing, which can include booting and towing at exorbitant prices, affects residents, small business owners and truck drivers across Charlotte.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of booting
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“Hoofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoofing. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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