noun
Uncommon
booty
BOO-tee
Booty (noun) means Valuable goods taken by force, especially loot seized in war or piracy. Example: “The pirates buried their booty on a remote island.”
noun
1
Valuable goods taken by force, especially loot seized in war or piracy.
"The pirates buried their booty on a remote island."
"The soldiers divided up the booty taken from the captured fort."
2
Informal: the buttocks.
"The song has an infectious beat that gets everyone shaking their booty."
How to use booty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStolen or plundered treasure — or, informally, a person's backside.
When to use it
The "buttocks" sense is casual/slang and shouldn't be used in formal writing.
Common pairings
pirate's booty
shake your booty
stolen booty
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Etymology
From Old French "butin" ("loot" or "plunder"), borrowed into Middle English; the "buttocks" sense developed much later as slang, possibly influenced by "boot."
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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.
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