loot

Meanings

• noun

  stolen or ill-gotten treasure or plunder

  - "The pirates buried their loot on a deserted island."
  - "After the robbery, the thieves made off with a large loot."

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Pronunciation

1. /luːt/
   
   
   
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2. /luːt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with loot
shoot , scoot , moot , boot

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Homophones

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1. Loot (Scots) : To move or carry heavily
   

2. Loot (Slang) : To search or rummage through (an area, especially a battlefield)
   

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Variants

List of all variants of loot that leads to same result
loot , loots , looted , looter , looters , looting

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Etymology

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Old English hlōt, from hlōtan 'to hide, conceal'. Related to hlōtan 'to hide', hlōt 'hideout'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'loot' is derived from Old English hlōt, which means 'hideout'.

2. The largest known hoard of loot was discovered in Russia in 2008, consisting of over 1,500 items worth an estimated $13 billion.

3. The term 'booty' is a synonym for loot, particularly in the context of pirate treasure.

4. In some cultures, it is considered good luck to find loot, while in others it is considered a sign of bad fortune.

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Related Concepts

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1. Plunder: The act of taking and carrying away the property or resources of an enemy or occupier

2. Pirate: A person who robs ships and naval vessels at sea

3. Treasure: Valuable objects or resources

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Culture

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Loot has been a significant concept in literature, art, and music. It is often portrayed as a symbol of greed and the corrupting influence of wealth. In literature, loot is a common theme in pirate stories, treasure hunts, and heist novels. In art, loot has been depicted in various forms, from ancient Egyptian treasures to modern-day pop culture references. In music, there are numerous songs about loot and the desire for wealth.

How to Memorize "loot"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pirate ship with a chest full of gold and jewels.
   - Visualize a thief sneaking away with a bag of stolen goods.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'loot' with 'treasure' or 'plunder'.
   - Associate the word 'loot' with 'greed' or 'wealth'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lots Of Opulent Treasures' to remember the meaning of loot.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Loot: Lots Of Other Treasures' to remember the homophone 'loot' as 'to move or carry heavily'.

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