Footsie

usgb/ˈfʊtsi/
noun

A playful or flirtatious touching of feet between people, often occurring under a table or in a casual setting.

They played footsie under the table during dinner.
Visual representation of "footsie" - A playful or flirtatious touching of feet between people, often occurring under a table or in a casual setting.

Usage tips

Informal

play footsie,under the table,flirt with footsie

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Flirting

Flirting often involves playful actions like footsie.

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They were obviously flirting during their date.
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Casual interaction

Using footsie in a casual setting can create a fun atmosphere.

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At the party, they started playing footsie without care.
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Metaphorical use

Footsie can also describe subtle actions in business.

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In negotiations, the two companies played footsie.
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