Meaning

(informal) A young woman..

Definitions by Sense

1. (informal) A young woman.
2. (informal, childish) A toe.
3. (informal, archaic) A foot, especially that of a woman or child.

Example Sentences

And a hoofer by the name of Buck Wing was gettin' ready to shake his tootsies!

2006, James W. Brann, MD, Women's Healthcare Topics.com, Surviving the Joy of Pregnancy, James Brann →ISBN Swollen tootsies can be very uncomfortable, not to mention you may not like looking at them. Toes that look like sausages? That's attractive for babies, but you aren't looking at baby's tootsies.

Swedish massage techniques applied to your feet have reflexology effects, too, and give those tootsies the break they need.

Babies are fascinated with their toes. Take advantage of this interest. Join in your baby's fun. Ten Little Tootsies (to “Ten Little Indians”) One little, two little, three little tootsies.

So what's a gal to do when she's rushing about town in pointy-toe stilettos with no time to rest her weary tootsies?

Take off your shoes and give those tootsies a break!

You forgot your toe warmers this morning. ... Can't have my girl's tootsies cold." "Don't say aw again," Eve ordered, anticipating. "And never say tootsies. You're wearing badges, for God's sake

Weymouth is the place for us to paddle our tootsies like George III, but first we need somewhere to stay.

Word Forms

• tootsies
• tootsy

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When Should You Use Tootsie?

Use tootsie when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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