How to Pronounce "booby"
word
/ˈbubi/
BOO-bee
/bˈuːbi/
BOO-bee
Definition
A large tropical seabird known for its clumsy behavior on land. Also an informal word for a foolish person.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbubi/
British English
/bˈuːbi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOO-bee
UK
BOO-bee
Listen in Context
We saw a blue-footed booby on the Galápagos Islands.
Be careful — there might be a booby trap inside.
The last-place finisher received the booby prize.
The children booby-trapped the hallway with string and water balloons.