to play footsie
01
to secretly touch someone’s feet with one's own as a playful or flirtatious gesture, usually under a table
Exempel
The couple enjoyed a romantic evening, sneaking in moments to play footsie.
02
to engage in secretive or underhanded cooperation, often in politics or business
Disapproving
Idiom
InformalExempel
The investigation revealed that the company had been playing footsie with regulators for years.
