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