Meaning & Definition of word "Booted"

Booted

/ˈbuːtɪd/

verb:

  • 1. Past tense of 'boot', to start a computer or to start an operating system.
    • Example: After the update, the computer booted successfully without any errors.
  • 2. To kick someone out or to remove someone from a group or location.
    • Example: He was booted from the team for repeatedly missing practice.

adjective:

  • 1. Wearing boots.
    • Example: She arrived at the party booted and ready for a night of dancing in the winter.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'boot', referring to a type of footwear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

booted up:

The process of starting a computer or device.

booted out:

To be expelled or removed from a place.

bootleg:

To smuggle or illegally produce.

big boot:

A slang term for a financial resource or assistance.

Related Words

boot:

A type of footwear that covers the foot and ankle.

bootleg:

To smuggle or to produce something illegally.

bootcamp:

A short, intensive training program.

Slang Meanings of booted

Meaning: To be kicked out or dismissed from a place.

Example Sentence: After the argument, he got booted from the party.

Meaning: Starting a computer.

Example Sentence: I just booted my laptop and it's working fine.