Booties — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbü-tē/ (noun) /bü-ˈtē/ (noun) boo·ty

Meaning & Definition of Booties

Booties (noun)

  1. plunder taken (as in war); especially, plunder taken on land as distinguished from prizes taken at sea
  2. a rich gain or prize
  3. buttocks
  4. sexual intercourse
  5. a usually ankle-length boot, slipper, or sock; especially, an infant's knitted or crocheted sock
  6. a usually ankle-length boot, slipper, or sock; especially, an infant's knitted or crocheted sock

Booties (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. valuables stolen or taken by force

    "no one knows where Captain Kidd hid his booty, but that hasn't deterred hopeful adventurers from looking for it for the last 300 years"

    similar: loots, pillages, plunders, spoils, swags
    related: prizes, catches, hauls, takes, treasures, pilferages, windfalls

  2. the part of the body upon which someone sits

    "an oldie from the disco era that urged you to shake your booty"

    similar: backsides, behinds, bottoms, breeches, bums, buns, buttocks, butts, cabooses, cans, cheeks, derrieres, duffs, fannies, fundaments, hams, haunches, heinies (slang), hunkers, keisters (slang), nates, posteriors, rear ends, rears, rumps, seats, tail ends, tails, tushes (slang)
    related: beams, sterns, moons (slang)

Related Entry: Booty (noun)

Booty is a different word from Booties. The synonyms below are for booty, not for booties.

  1. valuables stolen or taken by force

    "no one knows where Captain Kidd hid his booty, but that hasn't deterred hopeful adventurers from looking for it for the last 300 years"

    similar: loot, pillage, plunder, spoil, swag
    related: prize, catch, haul, take, treasure, pilferage, windfall

Related Entry: Booty (noun)

Booty is a different word from Booties. The synonyms below are for booty, not for booties.

  1. the part of the body upon which someone sits

    "an oldie from the disco era that urged you to shake your booty"

    similar: backside, behind, bottom, breech, bum, buns, butt, buttocks, caboose, can, cheeks, derriere, duff, fanny, fundament, hams, haunches, heinie (slang), hunkers, keister (slang), nates, posterior, rear, rear end, rump, seat, tail, tail end, tush (slang)
    related: beam, stern, moon (slang)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Booties

The most common words with a similar meaning to Booties:

Slang: heinies, keisters, tushes
loots, pillages, plunders, spoils, swags, backsides, behinds, bottoms, breeches, bums, buns, buttocks, butts, cabooses, cans, cheeks, derrieres, duffs, fannies, fundaments, hams, haunches, hunkers, nates, posteriors, rear ends, rears, rumps, seats, tail ends, tails

Related Words for Booties

prizes, catches, hauls, takes, treasures, pilferages, windfalls, beams, sterns, moons

Origin & Etymology of Booties

modification of Middle French butin, from Middle Low German būte exchange

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Booties

What does "Booties" mean?

"Booties" means plunder taken (as in war); especially, plunder taken on land as distinguished from prizes taken at sea. As a noun, it is defined as: plunder taken (as in war); especially, plunder taken on land as distinguished from prizes taken at sea. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Booties"?

Other words for "Booties" include loots, pillages, plunders, spoils, swags, backsides, behinds and bottoms. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Booties" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Booties"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Booties". Common alternatives include loots, pillages, plunders, spoils, swags, backsides, behinds, bottoms, breeches and bums.

What is a slang word for "Booties"?

Slang words for "Booties" include heinies, keisters and tushes.

How do you use "Booties" in a sentence?

Examples of "Booties" in a sentence: "no one knows where Captain Kidd hid his booty, but that hasn't deterred hopeful adventurers from looking for it for the last 300 years"; "an oldie from the disco era that urged you to shake your booty".

Is "Booties" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Booties" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Booties"?

"Booties" is pronounced /ˈbü-tē/ as a noun and /bü-ˈtē/ as a noun and divided into syllables as boo·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Booties"?

"Booties" comes from modification of Middle French butin, from Middle Low German būte exchange. First known use: 15th century.