booby
The origin and history of booby.
Etymology
From Spanish bobo ("fool"), ultimately from Latin balbus ("stammering"). The bird got the name from its supposedly clumsy, foolish-looking behaviour on land.
The origin and history of booby.
From Spanish bobo ("fool"), ultimately from Latin balbus ("stammering"). The bird got the name from its supposedly clumsy, foolish-looking behaviour on land.
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