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Footsie: meaning, definitions and examples

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footsie

 

[ หˆfสŠtsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

playful behavior

Footsie is a playful act of touching someone's feet or legs with your own, often under the table. This act is usually a form of flirtation or affectionate interaction between two people. While footsie is commonly played in casual dating scenarios, it can also occur in friendly settings or as a means of non-verbal communication. The gesture can evoke intimacy and contribute to romantic tension.

Synonyms

flirtation, playful interaction, teasing

Examples of usage

  • They played footsie under the dinner table.
  • She felt a spark when he touched her foot.
  • They shared a playful moment playing footsie.
  • He blushed after their footsie encounter.

Translations

Translations of the word "footsie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรฉzinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฐ เค•เคพ เค–เฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FuรŸspiel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ permainan kaki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฝั–ะถะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gra nogami

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณ้Šใณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jeu de pieds

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ juego de pies

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayak oyunu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ ๋†€์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุนุจุฉ ุงู„ุฃู‚ุฏุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hra nohama

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hra nohami

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„šๆธธๆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igra s stopali

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆttr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัา› ะพะนั‹ะฝั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒฎแƒ˜แƒก แƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayaq oyunu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ juego de pies

Etymology

The term 'footsie' emerged in the mid-20th century in American English, deriving from the combination of 'foot' and the diminutive suffix '-sie' which conveys a sense of playfulness or affection. The act of playing footsie likely evolved as a subtle form of flirtation within social settings, allowing individuals to express affection discreetly. The playful and innocent connotation tied to footsie reflects a more relaxed approach to courtship during its rise in popularity. Over the years, footsie has been depicted in various forms of media, symbolizing playful romance, and has become a familiar term in discussions about non-verbal communication between individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,319, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.