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Definition of booty

booty

/ˈbuːti/
boo · ty
Plural:booties
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• noun

1

The buttocks (used as informal slang).

Example

"She did squats every morning at the gym to tone her legs and booty."

2

Valuable stolen goods, especially those seized in war, piracy, or a robbery.

Example

"The pirates hid their stolen booty in a secluded cave along the coast."

3

A valuable prize, award, or collection of gifts acquired by someone.

Example

"After the birthday party, the children eagerly sorted through their bags of party booty."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'booty' (plunder or slang for buttocks) with 'bootee' (a soft shoe or knitted sock for an infant), though 'booty' is occasionally seen as a variant spelling of 'bootee'.

• Rhymes for booty

• Nearby Words

bootstrap
bootstrapper
bootstrapping
booty
booze
boozehound
boozer

Word Origin & Etymology

The sense of 'plunder' comes from Middle English 'botye', borrowed from Old French 'butin', which is of Germanic origin (compare Middle Low German 'bute' meaning 'exchange, distribution'). The slang sense meaning 'buttocks' arose in African American Vernacular English in the early 20th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Booty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/booty
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