Boot Definition & Meaning
boot
- noun
- footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
- British term for the luggage compartment in a car
- 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"
- protective casing for something that resembles a leg
- an instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg
- a form of foot torture in which the feet are encased in iron and slowly crushed
- the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent"
- verb
- kick; give a boot to
- 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:
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"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
Words that rhyme with boot
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.