toots

[ toots ]

noun

, Slang.

1. an affectionate or familiar term of address; honey; baby (sometimes offensive when used to strangers, casual acquaintances, subordinates, etc., especially by a male to a female).

toots

/ tʊts /

noun

1. informal.
   darling; sweetheart

Word History and Origins

Origin of toots¹

First recorded in 1940–45; toot(sie) ¹ + -s ⁴

Word History and Origins

Origin of toots¹

C20: perhaps related to earlier dialect toot worthless person, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Louis said they had no Toots there and Lamb said he was very sorry, that he must have got the wrong number.

From Project Gutenberg

When he had been established some weeks Mr. Toots wrote to say that he wanted seven different kinds of wine-glasses, six of each.

From Project Gutenberg

The trouble with Mr. Toots was that for some reason he expected Celia to supply the glasses.

From Project Gutenberg

Mamma sprang up at once, and there was Toots seated on a bath-tub driving for dear life with two of his best sashes for reins.

From Project Gutenberg

Perhaps she might carry Toots some flowers; her auntie was fast asleep and the nurse was out.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• honk