Definition of 浮き足 (うきあし)

あし

浮き足

うきあし

ukiashi

noun
1.
standing on the balls of the feet, unsteady step
2.
being unsettled, being restless, being ready to flee
3.
high volatility (in the market), severe fluctuation(finance term)
Other readings:
浮足【うきあし】
Related Kanji
floating, float, rise to surface
leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear