bootylicious

adjective

boo·​ty·​li·​cious ˌbü-tē-ˈli-shəs How to pronounce bootylicious (audio)
slang : voluptuously sexy and attractive
Each song is expertly choreographed, and her [Katy Perry's] eight-strong cohort of bootylicious back-up dancers doesn't miss a beat.Hannah Francis
Take a spin around. You'll see a lot of recycling bins and swing sets, but you'll find an acute shortage of bootylicious vixens in hot tubs …Jeff Gordinier
used especially in reference to a woman's shapely buttocks
Bottoms are fundamental. Maybe the time for bootylicious appreciation really is now: the bountiful buttocks, the sweet cheeks, the delectable derriere …Catherine Newman
bootyliciousness noun
According to my intel, these jeans are known for flattening tummies and sculpting enough … bootyliciousness to make Beyoncé cry. Keyonna Summers

Examples of bootylicious in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The term ‘bootylicious’ became so popular that in 2004, the Oxford English Dictionary added the word to their glossary. Goldie Chan, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 So up rumbles the most bootylicious bottom. New York Times, 25 July 2022 Megan Thee Stallion’s live shows are known to be some of the most entertaining and bootylicious performances. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2022 Thee Hot Girl Coach took to Instagram on Independence Day (July 4) to share a set of bootylicious oceanside bikini pictures. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 July 2022 This bootylicious powerhouse from the Davenport drag dynasty made it to the top four of season 11, thanks to her bodacious beauty and performing talents. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 26 May 2021

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Word History

Etymology

booty entry 2 + -licious (in delicious)

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bootylicious was in 1994

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Cite this Entry

“Bootylicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bootylicious. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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