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
The Editors, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
More casual coats call for athletic, western, or block-heel booties, while a more formal coat syncs up with high-heel or thigh-high boot styles.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
The sweater will look great with everything from jeans and booties to a midi skirt and heels.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Our edit includes truly flat options, booties with the most micro-heels possible, and one TikTok-famous pair that literally looks like a pair of socks.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Dearfoams Moritz Booties Okay, imagine wrapping your feet in a blanket—that’s exactly what these Dearfoams booties feel like.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
The outfit was covered all over with green and blue crystals, as were her platform booties, looking like some kind of alien mermaid who grew legs and learned to play the piano (celebratory).
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Investing in booties, coats, and sweaters will never be a regret, especially when knowing pets can get frostbite and hyperthermia.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
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The cushioned quilt that covers it provides insulation that is both comfy and clutch for keeping our booties warm on a chilly night.
—The Editors, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
More casual coats call for athletic, western, or block-heel booties, while a more formal coat syncs up with high-heel or thigh-high boot styles.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
The sweater will look great with everything from jeans and booties to a midi skirt and heels.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Our edit includes truly flat options, booties with the most micro-heels possible, and one TikTok-famous pair that literally looks like a pair of socks.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Dearfoams Moritz Booties Okay, imagine wrapping your feet in a blanket—that’s exactly what these Dearfoams booties feel like.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
The outfit was covered all over with green and blue crystals, as were her platform booties, looking like some kind of alien mermaid who grew legs and learned to play the piano (celebratory).
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Investing in booties, coats, and sweaters will never be a regret, especially when knowing pets can get frostbite and hyperthermia.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
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“Booties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booties. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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