Footie
FUT-ee /ˈfʊti/
Informal Neutral
What it really means
Football (soccer). "Watching the footie" or "a kickabout" (an informal game) — football talk is an easy way to make small talk in Britain.
Chinese explanation
足球（football 的昵称）。watching the footie（看球）、a kickabout（随便踢一场）。聊足球是在英国打开话题的捷径。
Example conversation
A: You watching the footie tonight?
B: Course. Big match, we have to win.
A：你今晚看球吗？
B：当然。关键比赛，我们必须赢。
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