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booty (verb)

To seize or acquire valuable goods, often through force or illicit means during a conflict or raid. While historically used to describe plundering during war, it can metaphorically refer to obtaining a great deal of something valuable in modern contexts.

💬 Example

"The kids tried to booty the best snacks from the pantry before their parents saw them."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a pirate putting a **BOOT** on his **TY** (treasure) to keep others from taking it, or better yet, using his **...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
plunder loot pillage seize despoil
⚠️ Common Mistakes

The pirates bootyed the gold. → The pirates bootied the gold.

He bootied from the store. → He bootied the store's supplies.