loot
loot Lexical Profile
loot Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Stolen money or valuables, especially those taken by force during a war, riot, or burglary.
"The burglars stuffed the loot into several large duffel bags before fleeing the scene."
Items, currency, or equipment that a player collects from defeated enemies, chests, or the environment (in the context of video games).
"After defeating the dungeon boss, the party eagerly gathered the legendary loot."
A large amount of money.
"He spent a lot of loot on a brand new sports car."
• verb
To steal goods from a place, typically during a chaotic event such as a war, riot, or natural disaster.
"Rioters broke the shop windows and began to loot the electronics store."
To collect items, weapons, or currency from a defeated enemy or container in a video game.
"She paused to loot the defeated goblins before moving on to the next area."
To steal money or valuables forcefully or illicitly from an institution or system.
"The corrupt officials conspired to loot the national treasury."
• Rhymes for loot
Word Origin & Etymology
From the Hindi word 'lūṭ', meaning 'booty' or 'spoil', ultimately derived from the Sanskrit word 'luṇṭhati' ('he robs'). It entered the English language in the late 18th century via British colonial presence in India.
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