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General Slang
goofy foot
GOO-fee FOOT · noun · slang
Surfing with the right foot forward on the board.
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Surfing stance with the right foot forward and left foot at the back of the board, the opposite of regular stance.
“She's goofy foot, so lefts feel more natural to her.”
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goofy foot In A Sentence
She's goofy foot, so lefts feel more natural to her.
Origin & Usage
Surf term; reputedly from a Disney cartoon showing Goofy surfing right-foot-forward.
People Also Ask
What does goofy foot mean?
It describes a surfer or skater who rides with their right foot forward and left foot at the back, the opposite of the more common regular stance.
Is being goofy foot a bad thing?
Not at all. Despite the name it's simply the less common natural stance and carries no negative meaning; goofy footers often find left-breaking waves easier.
Where does the term come from?
It's widely credited to a Disney cartoon that showed Goofy surfing with his right foot forward, though this origin is often repeated more than firmly documented.
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