boots

boots · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Sturdy items of footwear covering the foot and ankle.

  2. 2.

    [British, dated]A hotel servant who cleans boots and shoes and carries luggage.

  3. 3.

    Kicks forcefully.

  4. 4.

    [computing]Starts up a computer.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    fill someone's boots — to take over someone's position or role
  • •
    tough as old boots — very tough or resilient
  • •
    bet your boots — be absolutely certain
  • •
    lick someone's boots — to be excessively servile

Related words

See also: boot, footwear, shoes
Synonyms: footwear

Etymology

Plural of boot, from Old French bote.