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booty

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/ˈbuːti/ · boo-ty

The spoils of war; valuable goods taken by force.

Meanings

nouninformal

The spoils of war; valuable goods taken by force.

جنگ کی لُوٹ؛ قیمتی سامان جو طاقت کے ذریعے لے لیا جائے۔

لوٹ پاٹ

loot paat

Formal: نظامی مال

Synonyms

plunderlootspoilsلُوٹغنیمتمال

Antonyms

losssurrendergiftنقصانسرنڈرتحفہ

Common Collocations

  • pirate booty
  • treasure booty
  • war booty

Example Sentences

The pirate crew found a large stash of booty on the deserted island.

چوروں کے عملے نے ویران جزیرے پر بڑی مقدار میں لوٹ پاٹ پائی۔

Choron ke amlay ne weraan jazeeray par bari مقدار mein loot paat pai.

The soldier returned home with the booty he collected during the campaign.

سپاہی مہم کے دوران جمع کی گئی لوٹ پاٹ کے ساتھ گھر واپس آیا۔

Sipahi muhim ke doran jamaa ki gayi loot paat ke saath ghar wapas aaya.

They celebrated their victory with a feast, enjoying the bounty of their booty.

انہوں نے اپنی فتح کا جشن ایک ضیافت کے ساتھ منایا، اپنی لوٹ پاٹ کی دولت کا لطف اٹھاتے ہوئے۔

Unhon ne apni fatah ka jashn ek ziyafat ke saath manaya, apni loot paat ki daulat ka lutf uthatay hue.

Easily Confused With

beauty:While 'booty' refers to spoils or goods taken forcefully, 'beauty' pertains to aesthetic qualities or physical attractiveness.

Word Family

bootylicious
adjectiveحسین و دلربا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'booty' as 'loot you seize in battles'.

Imagine a treasure chest filled with gold and jewels taken from enemies.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چور کا مال ہمیشہ ریت میں رہتا ہے

chor ka maal hamesha rait mein rehta hai

The thief's loot always remains in the sand.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "butin" — spoil, plunder

First known use: 14th century

The word 'booty' evolved from the Old French term 'butin' which referred to spoils taken in warfare. It has since broadened to include various informal contexts.