Toosie Meaning in English
word
ˈtuːsi
TOO-see
ˈtuːsi
TOO-see
Definition
A very informal, childish word for a toe, often used by or when talking to young children.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used by parents, caregivers, or when playing with young children; never used in formal settings. Similar to 'piggy' in nursery rhymes ('this little piggy went to market'). Rarely used by adults referring to themselves.
Spanish: dedo del pie (infantil)Portuguese (BR): dedinho do pé (infantil)Portuguese (PT): dedinho do pé (infantil)Chinese (Simplified): 小脚趾（儿童用语）Chinese (Traditional): 小腳趾（兒童用語）Hindi: छोटा पैर की उंगली (बच्चों की बोली)Arabic: إصبع القدم الصغير (تعبير للأطفال)Bengali: টুসি (শিশুসুলভ শব্দ, পা'এর আঙুলের জন্য)Russian: пяточка (детское слово) - пальчик на ноге (неформальное, детское)Japanese: あんよのゆび（赤ちゃん言葉）Vietnamese: ngón chân bé xíu (từ trẻ con)Korean: 꼬마 발가락 (아기말, 귀여운 표현)Turkish: minnak (çocukça; ayak parmağı için)Urdu: ٹوزی (بچوں کی زبان میں، پاؤں کی انگلی کیلئے)Indonesian: jari kaki kecil (kata bayi/anak-anak)
Example Sentences
Can you wiggle your toosie for me?
basic
The baby hurt her toosie on the floor.
basic
Let me kiss your toosie better.
basic
Uh-oh, looks like someone stubbed their toosie again!
natural
Who’s got the ticklish little toosie here?
natural
Watch out, don’t drop that or your toosie might get squished!
natural