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
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
In my opinion, the perfect application is a shower, scrubbing your feet with an emery board of some kind, slipping on the booties, putting on socks, and parking yourself in front of Netflix for an hour before removing.
—Lauren Silbert, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The Asiertiy Buffalo Plaid Flannel Shirt is currently less than $20, and our top choice for on-sale denim, the Grapent Straight Leg Jeans, pair easily with booties and a chic sweater.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Pair with booties and a sweater for a chic fall vibe, or throw on a crewneck and sneakers for a flight.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The booties are constructed from 100% leather and boast a sleek silhouette with a little bit of interest in that unique heel.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
These Lucky Brand ankle booties are steeply marked down right now, and with their chic, timeless design, they’re bound to complement any fall outfit.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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
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
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There’s no better time to invest—so spring for that perfect pair of Chelsea boots, trendy leather knee-highs (an easy addition to seasonal dresses and skirts), or suede kitten-heeled booties.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
In my opinion, the perfect application is a shower, scrubbing your feet with an emery board of some kind, slipping on the booties, putting on socks, and parking yourself in front of Netflix for an hour before removing.
—Lauren Silbert, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The Asiertiy Buffalo Plaid Flannel Shirt is currently less than $20, and our top choice for on-sale denim, the Grapent Straight Leg Jeans, pair easily with booties and a chic sweater.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Pair with booties and a sweater for a chic fall vibe, or throw on a crewneck and sneakers for a flight.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The booties are constructed from 100% leather and boast a sleek silhouette with a little bit of interest in that unique heel.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
These Lucky Brand ankle booties are steeply marked down right now, and with their chic, timeless design, they’re bound to complement any fall outfit.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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
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
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“Booties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booties. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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