The term "Tootsie" is a nickname for Dorothy, which was popularized by the 1960s television show The Andy Griffith Show. It refers to someone who is considered sweet or charming in an innocent way.
Usage examples
Tootsie is a popular candy brand known for its chewy, chocolate-flavored candies.
In the movie "Tootsie", Dustin Hoffman portrays a struggling actor who disguises himself as a woman to secure a role.
My favorite childhood memory is going to the movie theater and watching "Tootsie" with my family.
I always keep a bag of Tootsie Rolls in my desk drawer for a quick, sweet snack during work.
Growing up, my grandmother used to make her famous tootsie pie every Thanksgiving.
The character Tootsie from the animated series "The Fairly OddParents" is a magical, talking tooth fairy.
The dance move called the Tootsie Roll gained popularity in the 1990s with its catchy hip-hop song and accompanying dance routine.
I love to soak my feet in warm water and use a tootsie bath bomb to relax and pamper myself after a long day.