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footy1 definition

footy (fo̵̅o̅t′ē, fo̵ot′ē)

adjective

Dialectal of little or no importance; paltry; mean

Etymology: altered (as if < foot + -y) < Fr foutu, wretched, orig. pp. of foutre, to copulate: see footle

footy2 definition

☆ footy (fo̵ot′ē)

noun pl. footies foot′·ies

footsie

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footy Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • watch: Leeds is a pretty cool place to watch the footy.

Preposition: on

  • telly: Rock up for a fab beer garden, comfy sofas, footy on telly and decent beers.

Adjective modifier

  • good: In fact it's one of the best multiplayer footy experiences to be had.

Modifies a noun

  • fan: Also, by playing a foreign country, is gives footy fans an opportunity to express their national feelings.

Noun used with modifier

  • fantasy: Fantasy footy is free at Yahoo for the second year running!
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