noun
tenderfoot
Tenderfoot (noun) means an inexperienced person; a novice.
noun
1
An inexperienced person; a novice.
2
A newcomer or arriviste to the region in the American frontier (Old West and Wild West).
3
A Boy Scout of the lowest rank.
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Etymology
From tender + foot. Refers to the delicate feet of newcomers to ranching or mining areas. First attested 1866.
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What is the meaning of tenderfoot?
"tenderfoot" (noun) means an inexperienced person; a novice.
What are the different meanings of tenderfoot?
"tenderfoot" has 3 main meanings: 1. An inexperienced person; a novice; 2. A newcomer or arriviste to the region in the American frontier (Old West and Wild West); 3. A Boy Scout of the lowest rank.