Definition of Tenderfoot
Tenderfoot
ten·der·foot
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(noun)
(American) a beginner or newcomer who is not hardened or experienced, especially with the difficulties of outdoor/pioneer life in a rough region;
e.g. He is still a tenderfoot so he is not expected to do everything right. They didn't want to tend to a tenderfoot on their expedition.
(noun)
(dated) the lowest rank that can be held by a Boy Scout, or a Scout of this rank;
e.g. Everyone starts out as a tenderfoot and moves up in the ranks from them.
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