booby
/ˈbubi/
noun
- A large tropical seabird with a stout body and a long, pointed bill, known for its clumsy movements on land.
- The blue-footed booby is famous for its bright blue feet and funny mating dance.
- Boobies often nest on remote islands where they are safe from predators.
- We spotted a booby diving into the ocean to catch fish near the island.
- A silly or foolish person.
- Only a booby would try to cross that rickety bridge in a storm.
- Don't be such a booby — you left your keys in the fridge again.
- He felt like a booby when he realized he had been walking around with his shirt inside out.
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verb
- To make a mistake or blunder, especially in sports or games.
- She boobied the catch, and the ball bounced off her glove.
- The goalkeeper boobied and let an easy shot roll past him.
- He boobied his lines during the play and had to improvise.
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