hinkumbooby

noun

hin·​kum·​boo·​by

ˈhiŋkəmˌbübē

chiefly Scottish

: a singing game similar to looby-loo

Word History

Etymology

from hinkumbooby (in the refrain hinkumbooby round about), probably from Scots hinkum mischievous child + booby

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Rhymes for hinkumbooby

• booby
• ruby