bootylicious

[boo-ti-lish-uhs, boo-tee-]

adjective

1. shapely and sexually attractive.

bootylicious

/ ˌbuːtɪˈlɪʃəs /

adjective

1. slang,  sexually attractive, esp with curvaceous buttocks

Word History and Origins

Origin of bootylicious¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bootylicious¹

C20 from _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 stunned crowd roared when Beyoncé emerged on stage with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams announcing, “Destiny’s Child b—!” before the trio delivered a medley of their hits including the 2001 anthem “Bootylicious” and 2004 hit “Lose My Breath.”

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