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barefooting

The practice of willingly and consistently walking without footwear of any kind, mostly outdoors or in everyday life, as a sporting activity, to improve health conditions of feet, ankles, legs, circulatory and immune system and mood or as a fashion statement, just for pleasure or even as a whole philosophy of life. There are several groups of individuals fond of barefooting promoting all over the world this activity and striving to remove the almost ubiquitous biases about barefooting -commonly regarded as hazardous, unhealthy or unacceptable upon written or non written dress codes-, to gain tolerance for this lifestyle, spread the consciousness about the benefits of barefooting and make adepts.

The term also applies to Barefoot skiing, the sport practice of water skiing behind a motorboat without the use of water skis, called "barefooting" for short.
In Germany there are several parks dedicated to barefooting.
barefooting by jagerhans October 10, 2009

barefooter

n. One who frequently (if not always) walks around barefoot in public. He or she takes pride in this fact, and is not ashamed of having dirty feet. The person may, in fact, have been kicked out of stores, restaurants, and other public places due to his or her bare feet, and likes to flaunt it. There are some advantages to this lifestyle, however: according to some research, it keeps your feet healthier. Quite a few Facebook groups and websites have been dedicated to this lifestyle, indicating its popularity. Not recommended for certain urban areas!
Alex (to woman): Hey, are you a barefooter too?

Woman: Yes I am! Let's walk barefoot through Wal-Mart and see if they kick us out!
barefooter by loop zoop June 18, 2011

barefooter

One who walks without shoes and socks in public. It usually can be identified by permanent dust on the person's soles.
I could tell that she was a barefooter, because her soles were covered in permanent dust.
barefooter by Whitly September 18, 2008

barefoot lawyer 

A self taught person who has to file court motions without the assistance of a certified attorney.
I couldn't afford to hire an attorney when my ex husband took me to court to reduce his child support, so I was my own barefoot lawyer.

barefootin' 

1. changing the rules of the game after losing to turn things in your favor

2. spearheading tom delay-style mid-decade redistricting at the local level to punish partisan opponents with no regard whatsoever for the interests of constituents
Fan 1: "Did you see that walk-off Home Run in the bottom of the 9th?

Fan 2: "I did, but that barefootin' ref said the game ended in the 6th.

Highly Informed and Engaged Citizen 1: "Dodd-Frank wasn't perfect but it was a good first step."
Liz Warren: "Oh, please. You know those barefootin' Wall Street Execs and their allies in Congress will just water that shit down!"
barefootin' by 787714673 March 6, 2015

I hope you step on a Lego brick barefoot 

When you wish for someone to be in pure agony.
Guy A: "Rot in the fiery depths of Hell and burn into a crisp!"
Guy B: "I hope you step on a Lego brick barefoot."
Guy A: "You faggot. Don't talk to me ever again."