Where does “tootsy-wootsy” come from?
tootsy-wootsy (English) comes from English Tootsie — A young woman.
tootsy-wootsy (English): Term of endearment for a pet or sweetheart; A toe
Definitions
- Term of endearment for a pet or sweetheart; A toe
Ancestry of “tootsy-wootsy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Tootsie | A young woman |