booby

Definition

  • noun: a stupid or foolish person
  • noun: an awkward foolish person
  • synonyms: dope, dunce, stupid

Examples

  • We set a 'booby trap' by balancing a bucket of water on top of the door so that it would fall on him when he came in.

  • Someone had rigged a 'booby trap' that blew up the car when the engine was started.

  • You came in last—you win/get the 'booby prize'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Let me venture a guess. Simple G- mainliner, back wound, quick fuse with a drag under feet. Let me ask you this. You search this scumbag... ...for booby traps? I mean, really searched . Stand back. Here we go. -Find Griggs. I need him. -Who? (..)
    2001 Ocean's Eleven
  • (..) All right, chaps... ...hang on to your knickers. Oh, leave it out! You tossers! You had one job to do! That's all you used in the event? -You accusing me of booby-trapping? -Well? Booby traps aren't Mr. Tarr's style. Isn't that right? Basher? Peck. ATF. (..)
    2001 Ocean's Eleven