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booby trap
noun
: a hidden bomb that explodes when the object connected to it is touched, moved, etc.
: a trap that is set as a joke to shock or frighten someone
Full Definition of BOOBY TRAP
1
: a trap for the unwary or unsuspecting : pitfall
2
: a concealed explosive device contrived to go off when some harmless-looking object is touched
— boo·by–trap transitive verb
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First Known Use of BOOBY TRAP
1850
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Rhymes with BOOBY TRAP
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BOOBY TRAP Defined for Kids
booby trap
noun boo·by trap \ˈbü-bē-\
Definition of BOOBY TRAP for Kids
1
: a hidden bomb that explodes when the object connected to it is touched
2
: a trap set for an unsuspecting person
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