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tootsie

noun
toot·​sie | \ˈtu̇t-sē \

Definition of tootsie 

1 : dear, sweetheart

2 : prostitute

First Known Use of tootsie

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for tootsie

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