pedestriate

a : the act of going, walking, traveling, or what pedestrians perform on foot
b : of, relating to, or designed for walking as a pedestrian

Root word:

Latin pedestr-, pedester, literally, going on foot, from ped-, pes foot
First known use: 1716

Gerard yelled at his girlfriend as his flip flops slapped the sidewalk while he continued to pedestriate on the streets of downtown Richmont.

walk travel on feet

pedestriate by sodabot June 26, 2016

pedestriate

a : the act of going, walking, traveling, or what pedestrians perform on foot
b : of, relating to, or designed for walking as a pedestrian

Root word:

Latin pedestr-, pedester, literally, going on foot, from ped-, pes foot
First known use: 1716

Gerard yelled at his girlfriend as his flip flops slapped the sidewalk while he continued to pedestriate on the streets of downtown Richmont.

walk travel on feet

pedestriate by sodabot June 26, 2016

Pedestriate

To continue walking and minded ones own business (verb.)

I don't know why this unknown person stopped walking to eavesdrop on our conversation but if they know what's good for them they'll pedestriate

Pedestriate by Bluediamond0922 September 23, 2025

Pedestrian Pick 

The act of getting a jump on a long line of traffic in a parking lot because some reckless pedestrian has decided to walk out in front of a car. Most beneficial when needing a left turn.

Driver: "Whoa! That fat lady almost got clipped by that Pinto."

Passenger: "Yeah, but that tub-of-lard cut off those other ten cars. Left turn please."

Driver: "Saved by the Pedestrian Pick!"

Pedestrian Pick by cjavysanchez13 May 10, 2011

flesh pedestrian 

*whispers* alternate name for skin walker. Saying “skin walker” aloud is said to bring unwanted attention from the entities. Using “flesh pedestrian” allows you to discuss the entities without risking attack.

My sister and I saw a flesh pedestrian while driving at night through the desert. I was so scared it would follow us!

flesh pedestrian by Niree1978 February 1, 2021

pedestrian face-off

An awkward situation in which two pedestrians, who are on a collision course with each other, are repeatedly unsuccessful in averting one another. As one person moves to their right, the other person moves to their left and vice versa. Each time they attempt a new maneuver, the frustrated pedestrians find themselves confronted by their counterpart. To the casual observer, these two people may appear to be dancing, but in reality, they both just want to get on with their lives.

These encounters are far less common in Europe – especially in Germany, where the government enforces pedestrian decorum through a stringent "bear right" policy. Pedestrian face-offs have been known to last upwards of ten seconds.

Randy: I just had a pedestrian face-off that lasted a good 15 seconds. In the end, we came to the mutual agreement that both of us should step to our right.
Dina: Wow, 15 seconds?! That's gotta be a world record or something.

pedestrian face-off by The Raging Bull August 25, 2005

red sea pedestrian 

Slang term for a follower of the Jewish faith.

Will Henderson is definitely a red sea pedestrian. Watch him light the menourah.

red sea pedestrian by Clay April 30, 2003