footy
footy Lexical Profile
footy Game Scores & Validity
• noun
British An informal term for the sport of football (whether association football in Britain, or Australian rules football and rugby in Australia and New Zealand), or a ball used in the game.
"Thousands of supporters packed into the stadium on Saturday afternoon to watch the local footy match."
Playful, flirtatious, or affectionate contact made with the feet, typically out of sight beneath a table.
"The couple exchanged knowing smiles while secretly playing footy under the dinner table."
North American A very short, low-cut sock that covers the foot without extending above the shoe line, or a one-piece infant garment with enclosed feet (usually used in the plural).
"She wore a pair of cotton footies inside her loafers so her socks would not show."
• adjective
Having a strong, stale, or unpleasant odor reminiscent of sweaty feet (typically used to describe certain pungent cheeses or wines).
"The washed-rind cheese had a distinctly footy aroma, though its flavor was surprisingly mild and buttery."
Word Nuance & Usage
As a colloquial term for football, 'footy' shifts meaning by region: in the UK it refers to association football (soccer), whereas in Australia and New Zealand it refers to Australian rules football, rugby league, or rugby union depending on the local state or region.