Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An explosive device designed to be triggered when an unsuspecting victim touches or disturbs a seemingly harmless object.
- noun A situation that catches one off guard; a pitfall.
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- noun military An
antipersonnel device deliberatelyhidden ordisguised as aharmless object - noun by extension An unforeseen source of
danger ; apitfall
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- noun an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over
- noun an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
Etymologies
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From booby ("dunce, idiot").
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