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bootsy
What does bootsy mean?
Oakland-flavoured way to call something corny, weak, or beneath the standard. If a move's bootsy, it's the kind of thing nobody respectable would pull.
"Nah, charging your homies for a ride to the airport? That's bootsy."
Frequently asked questions
What does bootsy mean?
Bootsy is Oakland slang for something lame, wack, or beneath you.
How do you use bootsy in a sentence?
"Those fake kicks are bootsy, I'm not wearing them."
Is bootsy an insult?
Yes, it's dismissive — calling something bootsy means it's low-quality or not worth your time.
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