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Lead-footed

//ˌlɛdˈfʊtɪd// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Slow, boring, dull, or stupid.
  2. 2
    Tending to drive too fast.

Etymology

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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