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Definition of footsie noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

footsie

noun
 
/ˈfʊtsi/
 
/ˈfʊtsi/
Word Origin1940s: humorous diminutive of foot.
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play footsie with somebody
  1. to touch somebody’s feet lightly with your own feet, especially under a table, as an expression of romantic interest
  2. to work with somebody in a close but secret way
    • She accused the prime minister of playing footsie with the nationalists.
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