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.