as in loots
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
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as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
an oldie from the disco era that urged you to shake your booty
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Recent Examples of booties
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Scroll on for more favorite Vionic shoe deals, from versatile booties to a snazzy pair of mules.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
Go full boho with a pair of platform clogs or some brown booties just peeking out from under the hems.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
The booties come in six colors and sizes 5–11, with half sizes available.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Luvamia Wide Leg Jeans Every fall wardrobe calls for a reliable pair of jeans that can be worn with ankle booties, heeled boots, and mule clogs, and this pair from Luvamia is a favorite among shoppers.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Sleek booties and a luxurious leather shoulder bag complete the look, giving the ensemble an elevated appearance that’s fit for even the most sophisticated destinations.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Its light wash and frayed raw hem look reminds me of the pair the lifestyle guru wore, and the ankle-skimming length is great for showing off a cute pair of sneakers, booties, or slip-on sandals.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In the left frame, a pack of puppies (including a shiba inu in green dog booties) slowly march through a backyard garden.
—Mack Degeurin Aug 20, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
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The Sofia heel is also a highlight of the designer’s day styles, as seen on d’Orsay pumps, mules and booties.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Scroll on for more favorite Vionic shoe deals, from versatile booties to a snazzy pair of mules.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
Go full boho with a pair of platform clogs or some brown booties just peeking out from under the hems.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
The booties come in six colors and sizes 5–11, with half sizes available.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Luvamia Wide Leg Jeans Every fall wardrobe calls for a reliable pair of jeans that can be worn with ankle booties, heeled boots, and mule clogs, and this pair from Luvamia is a favorite among shoppers.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Sleek booties and a luxurious leather shoulder bag complete the look, giving the ensemble an elevated appearance that’s fit for even the most sophisticated destinations.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Its light wash and frayed raw hem look reminds me of the pair the lifestyle guru wore, and the ankle-skimming length is great for showing off a cute pair of sneakers, booties, or slip-on sandals.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In the left frame, a pack of puppies (including a shiba inu in green dog booties) slowly march through a backyard garden.
—Mack Degeurin Aug 20, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Booties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booties. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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