booby

[US]/'buːbɪ/
[UK]/ˈbubi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.fool; idiot; goose;;the person who has the worst performance in a competition.
Word Forms
Pluralboobies

Phrases & Collocations

booby trap

booby prize

booby hatch

booby bird

booby-trapped

Example Sentences

As well as making the explosion more reliable, this allowed military engineers to turn the fougasse into a booby trap.

As Booby Trap comes into play, name a card other thana basic land card and choose an opponent.

Luke Medlin, who was sweeping the alley for booby traps as Marine Gunner John Daly covered him from behind when the Taliban struck.

She fell for the booby trap and got caught.

The booby prize was a consolation for not winning the competition.

He made a booby error in his calculations.

The booby hatch was designed to prevent birds from stealing fish.

The booby was perched on a branch, scanning the water for fish.

The booby bird is known for its clumsy landing on the water.

He was the booby of the group, always making silly mistakes.

The booby trap was set to catch any intruders.

She was awarded the booby prize for the worst performance of the night.

The booby hatch was a secure enclosure for the valuable items.

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