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Definition of footie

footie

/ˈfʊt.i/
foot · ie
Plural:footies
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footie Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British An informal term for the game of football, especially association football (soccer), rugby, or Australian rules football.

Example

"The local pub was packed with fans watching the weekend footie on television."

2

A playful, flirtatious game of touching someone else's feet with one's own under a table.

Example

"The couple secretly played footie under the dinner table throughout the entire meal."

3

North American A very short sock that barely covers the foot and does not reach above the ankle, or a one-piece pajama suit with enclosed feet.

Example

"She wore a pair of cotton footies inside her sneakers so her socks wouldn't show."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Also commonly spelled "footy." In British and Australian English, it predominantly refers to football (soccer, rugby, or Australian rules football), whereas in American English it usually refers to footed pajamas, short socks, or the playful under-the-table game.

• Rhymes for footie

• Nearby Words

footgear
foothill
foothold
footie
footing
footless
footlights

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Footie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/footie
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