BOOBY


Meaning of BOOBY in English

I. ˈbübē, -bi noun

( -es )

Etymology: modification of Spanish bobo, from Latin balbus stammering; akin to Latin babulus babbler — more at babble

1. : an awkward foolish person : dope

2. : any of several gannets (genus Sula ) of tropical seas resembling the common gannet but smaller — see blue-footed booby , red-footed booby

3. : any of several American ducks ; especially : ruddy duck

4. : the poorest of a group of performers or contestants : the player with the lowest score (as in a card game)

II. ˈbu̇bē, -bi noun

( -es )

Etymology: alteration of bubby

: breast — sometimes considered vulgar

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.