1. Dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures
   "The Irish hoofing competition showcased intricate footwork";
   - step dancing

1. [informal] Walk
   "let's hoof it to the disco";
   - foot [informal], leg it [informal], hoof it [informal], ankle [N. Amer, informal]
    
2. [informal] (dance) dance in a professional capacity
   "The chorus line hoofed it across the stage"
    
3. Make a powerful kick
   "he hoofed the ball wide of the goal from the edge of the box"

Type of: dance, dancing, saltation [archaic], terpsichore, trip the light fantastic [archaic], trip the light fantastic toe [archaic], walk

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