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

An affectionate or informal word for a foot, especially a child's or woman's.

"Wrap up your little tootsies, it's freezing outside."

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

tootsies plural

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Etymology

A playful baby-talk version of "footsie," itself derived from "foot."

Rhymes for tootsie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

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.