booty
15 synonyms for booty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Valuable goods taken by force, especially loot seized in war or piracy.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use booty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pirate's booty
shake your booty
stolen booty
The "buttocks" sense is casual/slang and shouldn't be used in formal writing.
Etymology
From Old French "butin" ("loot" or "plunder"), borrowed into Middle English; the "buttocks" sense developed much later as slang, possibly influenced by "boot."
Full origin of booty →Frequently asked questions
What does “booty” mean?
The word “booty” means valuable goods taken by force, especially loot seized in war or piracy. In plain terms, stolen or plundered treasure — or, informally, a person's backside.
How do you pronounce “booty”?
“Booty” is pronounced BOO-tee (/ˈbuːti/ in IPA).
How do you use “booty” in a sentence?
Here is “booty” used in a sentence: “The pirates buried their booty on a remote island.”
What is another word for “booty”?
Words with a similar meaning to “booty” include boodle, fang, gizzit, haul, hot property and loot.
What part of speech is “booty”?
“Booty” is a noun.
Where does the word “booty” come from?
The word “booty” comes from Old French.
Is “booty” a common word?
“Booty” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “booty” have?
“Booty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: valuable goods taken by force, especially loot seized in war or piracy.
What is the difference between booty and treasure?
Booty specifically implies goods taken by force, such as loot seized during war or piracy, carrying a connotation of forceful or illegitimate acquisition. Treasure is a broader term for valuable items or wealth that does not necessarily imply they were seized or stolen.
