Tootsies Meaning in English
word · lemma: tootsie
ˈtutˈsi/, /ˈtʊtˈsi
TOOT-see
tˈuːtsɪz
TOOT-siz
Definition
A cute or playful informal word for feet or toes, usually used when talking to children or in a joking, affectionate way.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and playful, rarely used in formal contexts. Most often said to children or in affectionate teasing with adults. It's plural—'my tootsies are cold' means 'my feet are cold.' Not used for medical or neutral contexts.
Spanish: piececitos - pies (informal, cariñoso)Portuguese (BR): pezinhos - pés (informal, carinhoso)Portuguese (PT): pezinhos - pés (informal, carinhoso)Chinese (Simplified): 小脚丫（俚语，亲昵用法）Chinese (Traditional): 小腳丫（俚語，親暱用法）Hindi: पैर (प्यारा या मज़ाकिया अंदाज)Arabic: أقدام صغيرة (عامية، مداعبة)Bengali: পা - আঙুল (শিশুদের ভাষায়)Russian: ножки - пальчики (на ногах, ласково)Japanese: あんよ - あしのゆび（子供っぽい言い方）Vietnamese: bàn chân nhỏ xinh - ngón chân (cách nói dễ thương, cho trẻ em)Korean: 발가락 - 발 (귀엽게 부르는 말)Turkish: minik ayaklar - minik parmaklar (sevimli, çocukça)Urdu: پیارے پیر - ننھے پاؤں (بچوں کی زبان میں)Indonesian: bàn chân bé xíu - ngón chân nhỏ (cách nói dễ thương, cho trẻ em)
Example Sentences
My tootsies are cold.
basic
Don’t forget to wash your tootsies!
basic
Those baby tootsies are adorable.
basic
Kick off your shoes and give your tootsies a break!
natural
She wiggled her tootsies in the sand.
natural
After a long walk, my poor tootsies needed a rest.
natural