noun

booty

A slang term for the buttocks.

She shakes her booty as the music gets louder.

Etymology

Probably an alteration within the butt word family. A connection with booty meaning captured treasure is not established.

More examples

  • The narrow bicycle seat left his booty sore.
  • The dancer swings her booty from side to side.
  • She ignored his late-night booty call because she wanted a committed relationship.

Forms

booty · booties

Similar words

buttocks
Buttocks is neutral anatomical language; booty is playful or sexual slang.