Associations to the word «Tenderfoot»

Wiktionary

TENDERFOOT, noun. An inexperienced person; a novice
TENDERFOOT, noun. A newcomer to the region in the old U.S. frontier days.
TENDERFOOT, noun. A Boy Scout of the lowest rank.

Dictionary definition

TENDERFOOT, noun. An inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living).

Wise words

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