Basic Details
Word: Booties
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Soft shoes or footwear that cover the foot and sometimes the ankle, often worn by babies or as casual indoor footwear.
Synonyms: Booties, slippers, house shoes
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- To have ones booties in a twist: To be unusually upset or agitated about something. Example: "She had her booties in a twist when the party plans changed."
- Quit your booties: An encouragement to stop complaining or being overly dramatic. Example: "He was whining about school, and I told him to quit his booties and do his homework."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The baby wore adorable pink booties that kept her little feet warm.
Example 2: After a long day, I love to come home and slip on my comfy booties.
Example 3: The kind grandmother knitted soft wool booties for her newborn grandchild.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "booties" can also refer to protective covers for shoes used in hospitals or laboratories to maintain cleanliness?
Famous Quote
"You cant buy happiness, but you can buy booties, and thats kind of the same thing." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "booties" mean?
a) A type of hat
b) Soft footwear for babies or casual use
c) A kind of food
d) A piece of furniture
Answer: b) Soft footwear for babies or casual use
2. Which of these is a synonym of "booties"?
a) Slippers
b) Sandals
c) High heels
d) Wellingtons
Answer: a) Slippers
3. Which sentence uses "booties" correctly?
a) She wore booties on her head for the party.
b) These booties are perfect for keeping my feet warm at home.
c) The dog chewed on the booties.
d) The booties flew high in the sky.
Answer: b) These booties are perfect for keeping my feet warm at home.
4. Which idiom means being upset or agitated?
a) To have ones booties in a twist
b) To put your best foot forward
c) To kick the bucket
d) To beat around the bush
Answer: a) To have ones booties in a twist
5. What is the opposite of "booties"?
a) N/A
b) Boots
c) Socks
d) Slippers
Answer: a) N/A
