noun
General Slang
footy
FOO-tee · noun · informal
Football (usually AFL or rugby league).
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Definitions
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Australian football, most often Aussie Rules (AFL) or rugby league, depending on region.
“Are you watching the footy this weekend?”
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footy In A Sentence
Are you watching the footy this weekend?
Origin & Usage
Diminutive of 'football'.
Variants
footie
People Also Ask
What does 'footy' mean in Australia?
It means football, most often Aussie Rules (AFL) in southern states or rugby league in New South Wales and Queensland.
Does 'footy' mean AFL or rugby league?
It depends on the region. In Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia 'footy' usually means AFL, while in NSW and Queensland it often means rugby league.
Where does 'footy' come from?
It's simply an affectionate diminutive of 'football', formed with the common Australian '-y' ending.
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