Meaning
An idiot; a fool.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Clipped form of booby (“fool”). Appeared near the beginning of the twentieth century; more information at booby § Etymology 1.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 49 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-19BGILNOT
- 2026-09-06BADEGNO
- 2026-08-25BGINOTU
- 2026-07-29BADORTU
- 2026-07-15OBEFILN
- 2026-04-21BCRKIOW
- 2026-03-29BANICLO
- 2026-02-01BANIGLO
- 2026-01-14OPALCBE
- 2025-11-24OAWRIBN
- 2025-09-13BACNOTI
- 2025-09-02BCHLOKS
+37 earlier appearances in the archive.