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Booty Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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booty

🇺🇸 /ˈbuti/ · 🇬🇧 /bˈuːti/

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

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 | Noun

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

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Quick facts about “booty”

Booty is a 1-syllable noun. It is pronounced /ˈbuti/ in American English and /bˈuːti/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #16,195 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'booty'

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.

Rhymes

Booty rhymes with duty, beauty, sooty, fruity, tutti, snooty, bootie and benvenuti.

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Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,195, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.