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noun

boosting

noun
1
The act of increasing or improving something.
"The campaign focused on boosting employee morale."
2
Theft, especially shoplifting (slang).
"He got caught boosting from the corner store."

How to Use Boosting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsually means improving or increasing something; as slang, it means stealing.

When to use it

The "theft" sense is slang and mainly heard in casual or criminal-adjacent contexts.

Word Forms

boostings plural

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