noun
tootsie
TUUT-see
Tootsie (noun) means an affectionate or informal word for a foot, especially a child's or woman's. Example: “Wrap up your little tootsies, it's freezing outside.”
noun
1
An affectionate or informal word for a foot, especially a child's or woman's.
"Wrap up your little tootsies, it's freezing outside."
2
An old-fashioned, informal term for a young woman (now dated and can sound demeaning).
"In old films, a wisecracking tootsie was a stock character type."
How to use tootsie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCute, informal slang for a foot; a separate, dated slang sense refers to a young woman.
When to use it
The "young woman" sense sounds old-fashioned and can come across as patronizing today.
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Word forms
- Plural
- tootsies
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Wrap up your little _____, it's freezing outside.
Etymology
A playful baby-talk version of "footsie," itself derived from "foot."
Rhymes for tootsie
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What does “tootsie” mean?
The word “tootsie” means an affectionate or informal word for a foot, especially a child's or woman's. In plain terms, cute, informal slang for a foot; a separate, dated slang sense refers to a young woman.
How do you pronounce “tootsie”?
“Tootsie” is pronounced TUUT-see (/ˈtʊtsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “tootsie” in a sentence?
Here is “tootsie” used in a sentence: “Wrap up your little tootsies, it's freezing outside.”
What part of speech is “tootsie”?
“Tootsie” is a noun.
How many meanings does “tootsie” have?
“Tootsie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an affectionate or informal word for a foot, especially a child's or woman's.
