Booty: meaning, definitions and examples

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booty

 

[ ˈbuːti ]

Context #1

pirate treasure

Booty refers to valuable items or money that is stolen or taken by force, especially by pirates. It can include gold, silver, jewels, or any other precious items.

Synonyms

loot, plunder, treasure

Examples of usage

  • The pirates celebrated their latest raid by dividing up the booty.
  • After capturing the enemy ship, the pirates discovered a treasure trove of booty.
Context #2

slang for buttocks

Booty is also a slang term used to refer to a person's buttocks or rear end. It is often used in a playful or flirtatious manner.

Synonyms

bum, buttocks, derriere

Examples of usage

  • She shook her booty on the dance floor.
  • He couldn't take his eyes off her perfectly sculpted booty.

Translations

Translations of the word "booty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 botim

🇮🇳 लूट

🇩🇪 Beute

🇮🇩 harta rampasan

🇺🇦 здобич

🇵🇱 łup

🇯🇵 戦利品

🇫🇷 butin

🇪🇸 botín

🇹🇷 ganimet

🇰🇷 전리품

🇸🇦 غنيمة

🇨🇿 kořist

🇸🇰 korisť

🇨🇳 战利品

🇸🇮 plen

🇮🇸 herfang

🇰🇿 олжадан

🇬🇪 ნადავლი

🇦🇿 qənimət

🇲🇽 botín

Word origin

The word 'booty' has its origins in Middle English, where it originally meant 'goods obtained illegally'. It later evolved to specifically refer to the spoils of war or piracy. The term has been widely used in pirate lore and tales of adventure on the high seas. In modern slang, 'booty' has taken on a more playful and flirtatious connotation, often used to describe a person's attractive rear end.

See also: boot, booties, bootleg, bootlegger, bootlicker, boots, freebooter, reboot.