Footling: meaning, definitions and examples
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footling
[ ˈfʊt.lɪŋ ]
silly behavior
Footling refers to behavior that is silly, foolish, or trivial. It describes actions or thoughts that lack seriousness or importance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His footling remarks during the meeting annoyed everyone.
- She spent her weekend engaged in footling activities instead of studying.
- The movie was filled with footling humor that made no real impact.
Translations
Translations of the word "footling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 futilidade
🇮🇳 बेमतलब
🇩🇪 Nichtigkeit
🇮🇩 kecil
🇺🇦 незначність
🇵🇱 bzdura
🇯🇵 無意味
🇫🇷 futilité
🇪🇸 futilidad
🇹🇷 önemsizlik
🇰🇷 하찮음
🇸🇦 تفاهة
🇨🇿 bezvýznamnost
🇸🇰 bezvýznamnosť
🇨🇳 无意义
🇸🇮 nepomembnost
🇮🇸 ómerkilegt
🇰🇿 маңызды емес
🇬🇪 არამნიშვნელოვანი
🇦🇿 əhəmiyyətsizlik
🇲🇽 futilidad
Etymology
The term 'footling' has its origins in the late 19th century, derived from the noun 'foot' and the suffix '-ling'. The root 'foot' can be traced back to Old English 'fōt', connecting to a sense of something being small or insignificant. The '-ling' suffix often denotes a diminutive form or a term of endearment in English. Over time, 'footling' evolved to describe actions or thoughts that are not only minor but also characterized by silliness or triviality. Its usage reflects a broader cultural shift in language towards informal and colloquial expressions, often used to emphasize the lack of seriousness in certain behaviors or statements. By the early 20th century, 'footling' became more commonly used in literature and speech, particularly in comedic contexts where triviality and foolishness were highlighted.