leadfoot
noun/ˈlɛd.fʊt/
Etymology From lead (“a heavy metal”) + foot.
1
One who drives quickly or without subtlety, one who often engages in and/or is fond of slamming and flooring the accelerator often.
- The leadfoot screeched to a stop inches from the tree.
2
A driver who does not compensate the throttle position of the vehicle for road conditions or terrain, invariably slowing down while going uphill and speeding up while going downhill.
- Out of the way, leadfoot!
- Related terms
- leadfooted, lead foot