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bootylicious

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

adjective

  1. shapely and sexually attractive.


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

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

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025

In some cases, the ripples are more like a strong current, as when Destiny’s Child sampled the guitar from Edge of Seventeen for Bootylicious.

From The Guardian • Apr. 17, 2019

Formally described in the journal Austral Entomology in 2011, the scientists were apparently in awe of they insect’s spectacular, golden abdomen and thought of Beyoncé and the hit single Bootylicious.

From The Guardian • Feb. 5, 2016

She was joined for her performance by fellow Destiny's Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, who united with her for versions of Bootylicious, Independent Women Part I and Single Ladies.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2013

Another quote: Tap Out finds funky guitars mischievously playing the melody of Destiny's Child's Bootylicious.

From The Guardian • Mar. 24, 2013