booty

[/ˈbuːti/]
nounpl: booties
bumbum, nádegas, traseiro
1. A person's buttocks (informal/slang)
She has a great booty.
Ela tem um bumbum incrível.
2. Treasure or valuables stolen or taken forcibly from a person or place, especially by pirates or in war
The pirates divided the booty among themselves.
Os piratas dividiram o tesouro entre si.
3. Plunder or spoils of war
The soldiers returned with their booty.
Os soldados voltaram com seu saque.
The term 'booty' in English has evolved from its original pirate/treasure meaning to become predominantly used as slang for buttocks, especially in hip-hop and pop culture since the 1990s. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'bumbum' is the most common and endearing term used in all social contexts, while 'booty' itself is used primarily among younger generations influenced by American music and internet culture. The pirate/treasure meaning remains in historical and literary contexts.
NYC Slang
ass, booty, dumps, wagon
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assbuttbehindbuttockstreasureplunderspoilsloot

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bumbum, traseiro, nádegas
Most common slang term for buttocks; bumbum is very popular in casual speech
Rio de Janeiro
bumbum, rabo
Bumbum is standard; rabo used colloquially
São Paulo
bumbum, traseiro
Bumbum preferred in casual speech; traseiro more formal
Portugal
rabo, traseiro, bunda
Rabo and traseiro more common; bunda considered more crude

Related Words

treasureplunderlootbooty callbootyliciouspiratespoils

Related Idioms & Phrases

booty call - a late-night call for sexual purposes
shake your booty - to dance with emphasis on hip movements
bootylicious - attractive or sexy (popularized by Destiny's Child)
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