noun
boots
boots
noun
1
Sturdy footwear that covers the foot and ankle, and often part of the lower leg.
"She pulled on her hiking boots before heading up the trail."
"He kicked off his muddy boots at the door."
adv
1
British slang used as an intensifier meaning "very" or "extremely."
"That party was boots mad."
How to Use Boots
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe plural of boot (footwear); informally in British slang it can also mean "extremely."
When to use it
The intensifier sense ("boots mad", "boots tired") is informal British slang, not standard usage.
Common pairings
put on your boots
hiking boots
work boots
Word Forms
bootses plural
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