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booby2

Syllabification: (boo·by)
Pronunciation: /ˈbo͞obē/
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Definition of booby

noun (plural boobies)

(usually boobies) informal
  • a woman’s breast.

Origin:

1930s: alteration of dialect bubby (see boob2)

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