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Legs & Feet

Body language references for your writing

Cross Legs

She crossed her legs.

Uncross Legs

He uncrossed his legs.

Cross Ankles

She crossed her ankles.

Tap Foot

He tapped his foot.

Stomp Foot

She stomped her foot.

Shift Weight

He shifted his weight from one foot to the other.

Rock on Heels

She rocked back on her heels.

Rise on Toes

He rose onto his toes.

Drag Feet

She dragged her feet.

Shuffle

He shuffled forward.

Plant Feet

She planted her feet firmly.

Step Back

He stepped back.

Step Forward

She stepped forward.

Pause Mid-Step

He stopped mid-step.

Kneel

She knelt beside him.

Crouch

He crouched down.

Kick

She kicked the ground.

Scuff Feet

He scuffed his shoes against the floor.

Bounce Leg

She bounced her leg beneath the table.

Swing Legs

He swung his legs beneath the chair.

Draw Up Legs

She drew her legs up beneath her.

Spread Legs

He sat with his legs apart.