A booby is primarily a type of large tropical seabird belonging to the genus Sula, in the family Sulidae. They are known for their long bills, cigar-shaped bodies, and long, narrow wings. Boobies dive into the ocean to catch fish and squid and are typically found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. The name "booby" comes from their tameness and lack of fear of humans, which made them easy prey for early sailors who named them for their supposed lack of intelligence.
Additionally, the term "booby" can also be used informally to mean a stupid or foolish person, and it is sometimes used as a child's word for a woman's breast.
