1 C1 idiomatic slang
To dance in a low, sexually suggestive style that emphasises movement of the hips and buttocks.
"When that song came on, everyone in the club started booty down to the beat."
booty down
C1 slang intransitive
To dance in a low, hip-and-buttocks-focused style, often associated with hip-hop and R&B culture.
In plain English
To dance by moving your hips and bottom low to the ground.
What does "booty down" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To bring your booty (buttocks) down — i.e., lower your body while dancing, focusing on hip movement.
Actually means
To dance by moving your hips and bottom low to the ground.
Usage tip
African American vernacular; closely associated with hip-hop, R&B, and club culture. 'Booty' is a slang term for the buttocks. The phrase describes a style of dance where the dancer lowers themselves while moving their hips. Considered vulgar or explicit in some contexts. Primarily used in the United States.
Words that pair with "booty down"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
floor music club beat move dance
How to conjugate "booty down"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
booty down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
booties down
he/she/it
Past simple
bootied down
yesterday
Past participle
bootied down
have + pp
-ing form
bootying down
continuous
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