booties
word · lemma: booty
Definition
Small, soft shoes that cover the foot and sometimes the ankle, often worn by babies, but also used for pets, or as a type of light slipper or protective covering.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to baby footwear or tiny slippers; also used for pet shoes or medical/protective foot covers. Not the same as 'boots' (which are larger and sturdier). In slang, 'booty' can mean 'buttocks', but 'booties' in the plural almost always means shoes.
Example Sentences
The baby is wearing pink booties.
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Put the dog's booties on before going outside.
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I found the cutest little booties at the store yesterday!
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Make sure your booties don't slip on the wet floor.
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She knitted a pair of booties for her friend's newborn.
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Hospitals often give you paper booties to keep things clean.
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