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boo·by I. \ˈbübē, -bi\ noun (-es) Etymology: modification of Spanish bobo, from Latin balbus stammering; akin to Latin babulus babbler — more at babble 1. : an awkward foolish person : dope 2. : any of several gannets (genus Sula) of tropical seas resembling the common gannet but smaller — see blue-footed booby, red-footed booby 3. : any of several American ducks; especially : ruddy duck 4. : the poorest of a group of performers or contestants : the player with the lowest score (as in a card game) II. \ˈbu̇bē, -bi\ noun (-es) Etymology: alteration of bubby : breast — sometimes considered vulgar |