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wrong-footed

adjective

Meaning

  1. Alternative spelling of wrongfooted
  2. To play the ball in an unexpected direction, forcing (the opponent) to change direction suddenly.
  3. (by extension) To catch (someone) off balance, off guard.
  4. (by extension) To place (someone) at a tactical disadvantage.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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