General
tootoolbay
What does tootoolbay mean?
In a bewildered or besotted state, often from being madly in love. Also tootoolbe.
"He so tootoolbay over she he can't think straight."
Origin
Trinidadian; likely French-creole derived, expressive of infatuation.
Frequently asked questions
What does tootoolbay mean?
Tootoolbay describes being dazed, confused or head-over-heels love-struck, to the point of not thinking straight.
How do you use tootoolbay?
It is usually used for someone besotted, as in 'he tootoolbay over that girl', meaning he is completely smitten.
Where does tootoolbay come from?
It is Trinidadian and likely French-creole derived, an expressive word for infatuation.
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