Boot Definition

boot
noun
  1. footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
  2. British term for the luggage compartment in a car
  3. the swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks"
  4. protective casing for something that resembles a leg
  5. an instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg
  6. a form of foot torture in which the feet are encased in iron and slowly crushed
  7. the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent"
verb
  1. kick; give a boot to
  2. cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes; "boot your computer"

"Boot" in song lyrics

See how boot is used in real songs:

  • "You better mind your mouth, or get Dad's boot"
    2 Live Crew — Yakety Yak
  • "Gold Rolex watches and money to boot"
    415 — Lavish
  • "When they kick in the door with they steel toed boot"
    Afroman — Sell Your Dope

Usage tips for "boot"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "boot" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for boot to find words that pair well.

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