"hoofer" meaning in English

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          "text": "Once a good friend of mine, a fine hoofer who was having trouble getting bookings, ran up to that tree, gave it a big smack, and yelled “Lawd please make me a pimp, any kind of a pimp, long as I’m pimpin’. I’m tired of scufflin’ and my feet are too long outa work.”",
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        "A professional dancer, particularly one who has paid his or her dues."
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        "(US, slang) A professional dancer, particularly one who has paid his or her dues."
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          "word": "ballerino"
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