footie

Casual soccer term

Footie is informal British slang for football (soccer): We're watching the footie tonight, a footie match.

The diminutive suffix gives it a casual, affectionate quality.

In North America, footie more often refers to footie pajamas—one-piece sleepwear with enclosed feet, typically for children.

football

soccer

Field sport with goals

  • pitchFrequency of sound
  • leagueAssociation or distance unit
  • matchGame between opponents

kickabout · premiership · cup · derby · supporter · fan · stadium · terrace · chant · kit

slippers

cozy

Warm and snug

soft · fleece · cushioned · plush · snug · comfortable · padded · woolly · toasty · indoor

childhood

pajamas

Sleepwear set

nursery · naptime · cuddle · bathtime · tiny · adorable · giggly

Categories
Opposites
sport type

footieAmerican football

Tackle sport with touchdowns

rugby · cricket · basketball · ice hockey · baseball

cultural register

footieassociation football

Eleven-a-side kicking sport

football · soccer

participation vs. non-participation

footiereading

Interpreting written text

Phrases
Family

foot, football, footing, footstep, footnote, footpath, barefoot, footed, foothold

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G