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Definition of toots

toots

/tʊts/
toots
Plural:tootses
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• noun

1

North American An informal, overly familiar, or sometimes patronizing term of address for a woman or girl.

Example

"In classic hard-boiled detective films, the protagonist often greets the secretary with a casual "Listen, toots.""

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Word Nuance & Usage

When pronounced /tʊts/, 'toots' is an informal, often dated or patronizing term of address for a woman; when pronounced /tuːts/, it functions simply as the plural or third-person singular form of 'toot'.

• Rhymes for toots

• Nearby Words

toothpick
toothy
tootle
toots
tootsie
top
topaz

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 20th century, shortened from the affectionate diminutive 'tootsie' (originally a nursery term for a child's foot).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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