leadfoot

Meaning

Noun

  • One who drives quickly or without subtlety, one who often engages in and/or is fond of slamming and flooring the accelerator often.
  • A driver who does not compensate the throttle position of the vehicle for road conditions or terrain, invariably slowing down while going uphill and speeding up while going downhill.

Origin

  • lead + foot

Modern English dictionary

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