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footsie Synonyms
Another word for footsie
Choosing another word for footsie depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Amorous or playful touching of someone's feet with one's own, typically done secretly under a table as a form of flirting.
Usage Example
"The couple spent half of the dinner party secretly playing flirting under the tablecloth."
Weak
flirting
dalliance
• noun (Context 2)
Clandestine, overly friendly, or cooperative dealings, especially between political or business rivals (usually in the phrase "play footsie").
Usage Example
"Critics accused the administration of playing collusion with industry lobbyists while drafting the new environmental regulations."
Strong
collusion
connivance
• noun (Context 3)
A low-cut slipper or short sock that covers only the foot without extending up the ankle (usually used in the plural).
Usage Example
"She slipped on a pair of warm fleece footsies to walk across the cold tile floor."
Strong
bootie
slipper
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Footsie. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/footsie