Booby

/ˈbuːbi/ noun

A type of seabird in the gannet family, named for their clumsy appearance; also slang for a foolish person or a woman's breast.

From Spanish 'bobo' (foolish), referring to the bird's awkward landing style and behavior. Europeans noted the birds seemed silly or foolish in their movements.

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