toots

noun — 2 senses

toots

noun

US /ˈtʊts/

Etymology Shortened from tootsie.

1

Derogatory, Slang, Sometimes Babe, sweetie: a term used when addressing a young woman

  • Hey, toots! How you doing?
  • 2012, “Jaboody Dubs” (username), “Loudmouth Leo Dub”, 49 seconds Yeah, real compelling story, toots. I never heard that one before.
2

A gender-neutral term of affection.

  • - Boy, Miss Elaina, you know a lot about picnics.2012, Angela Santomera, "Daniel's Picnic", Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Elaina replying to Daniel

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