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Definition on the hoof in British English

on the hoof phrase

phrase
1

while you are doing something else, especially going from one place to another

Example

We can grab some lunch on the hoof.

Synonyms and related words
as if bottom-up by dint of something
2

if you make a decision on the hoof, you do so without thinking about it carefully first

Synonyms and related words
random arbitrary spontaneous
3

not yet killed for eating

Example

beef on the hoof

Synonyms and related words
an easy target angling bag
Definition on the hoof in British English