I. ˈbü-tē noun
( plural booties )
Etymology: modification of Middle French butin, from Middle Low German būte exchange
Date: 15th century
1. : plunder taken (as in war) ; especially : plunder taken on land as distinguished from prizes taken at sea
2. : a rich gain or prize
Synonyms: see spoil
II. noun
also boo·tie ˈbü-tē
( plural booties )
Etymology: alteration of an English-based creole word, ultimately from Early Modern English * bottie buttocks, perhaps from bott om (I) + -ie
Date: 1928
slang : buttocks