bootylicious

American  

[boo-ti-lish-uhs, boo-tee-] / ˌbu tɪˈlɪʃ əs, ˌbu ti- /

adjective

1. shapely and sexually attractive.

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bootylicious British  

/ ˌbuːtɪˈlɪʃəs /

adjective

1. slang sexually attractive, esp with curvaceous buttocks

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Etymology

Origin of bootylicious

First recorded in 1990-95; booty ² + (de)licious

Example Sentences

Huntr/x has also become the first all-women group to top the Hot 100 in 24 years — since Destiny’s Child’s “Bootylicious” held the top spot for two weeks in August 2001.

From Los Angeles Times

The trio surprised fans with a medley of some of their best-loved songs, including Lose My Breath and Bootylicious.

From BBC

The trio performed the 2001 track “Bootylicious” and the 2005 smash “Lose My Breath” to the cheers of Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.

From Salon

Years later I still smile if “Lose my Breath” or “Survivor” or “Bootylicious” starts playing in a happenstance shuffle of my playlists.

From Los Angeles Times

While playing a game of “name that song” during an unexpected break in Sunday night’s proceedings, actor Lil Rel Howery turned the spotlight on screen icon Glenn Close, who floored the crowd — and the internet — with her bootylicious dance moves.

From Los Angeles Times