surefooted

surefooted
sure•foot•ed
[[t]ˈʃʊərˈfʊt ɪd, ˈʃɜr-[/t]] adj.
1) not likely to stumble, slip, or fall
2) proceeding surely; unerring:
a surefooted pursuit of success[/ex]
Etymology: 1625–35 sure′foot′ed•ly, adv. sure′foot′ed•ness, n.

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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