tootsie

1 of 2

noun (1)

toot·​sie ˈtu̇t-sē How to pronounce tootsie (audio)
Synonyms of tootsienext
1
: dear, sweetheart
2
: prostitute

tootsie

2 of 2

noun (2)

toot·​sie

less common spelling of tootsy

: foot

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tootsie was in 1905

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“Tootsie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tootsie. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.

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