foot·sie
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
（在桌下）与某人脚碰脚调情，脚挨脚爱抚 - to work with somebody in a close but secret way
与他人紧密但秘密地合作 - She accused the prime minister of playing footsie with the nationalists.
她指责总理与民族主义者打交道。
- She accused the prime minister of playing footsie with the nationalists.