Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tootsie

noun
/ˈtʊtsi/
Definition
A term of endearment or a playful word often used to refer to a person, particularly a girl or woman, but it can also refer to a child’s foot.
Examples
  • She’s such a little tootsie, always making us smile.
  • Come here, tootsie! Let’s go get ice cream.
  • He called his daughter ‘tootsie’ as a loving nickname.
Meaning
The word ‘tootsie’ is commonly used to express affection. It can denote someone who is cute or lovable, often with a light-hearted or playful connotation.
Synonyms
  • sweetheart
  • darling
  • cutie