Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: tender-hearted
Next word: tenderize
Definition of: tenderfoot
(ten′dər·f
t′) noun plural ·foots or ·feet (-fēt′) U.S.
1. A newcomer in the West; one not yet inured to the hardships of or not yet experienced in the life of the plains, the mining camp, etc.; a greenhorn: opposed to long-horn.
2. Any inexperienced person.
3. A boy scout in the beginning class or group.
—adjective Inexperienced; also, made up of inexperienced people: a tenderfoot gang.
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: