Booby
Pronunciation: /ˈbuːbiː/
Booby (noun)
- A person who acts in a foolish or silly way.
- A large seabird found in tropical areas, known for its clumsy movements on land.
- A hidden trap or trick designed to catch someone off guard.
Examples
- He felt like a booby after forgetting his keys.
- Don't be such a booby; think before you act.
Common collocations: act like a booby, feel like a booby, blue-footed booby, booby colony, set a booby