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Boots (noun) means Sturdy footwear that covers the foot and ankle, and often part of the lower leg. Example: “She pulled on her hiking boots before heading up the trail.”
noun
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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."
"The shop sells waterproof boots that are ideal for muddy winter walks."
adv
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British slang used as an intensifier meaning "very" or "extremely."
"That party was boots mad."
"The queue at the shop was boots long this morning."
"Honestly, that new film was boots good, so you should go."
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
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What does “boots” mean?
The word “boots” means sturdy footwear that covers the foot and ankle, and often part of the lower leg. In plain terms, the plural of boot (footwear); informally in British slang it can also mean "extremely.".
How do you pronounce “boots”?
“Boots” is pronounced boots (/buts/ in IPA).
How do you use “boots” in a sentence?
Here is “boots” used in a sentence: “She pulled on her hiking boots before heading up the trail.”
What part of speech is “boots”?
Depending on how it is used, “boots” can be a noun and an adverb.
Is “boots” a common word?
“Boots” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “boots” have?
“Boots” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: sturdy footwear that covers the foot and ankle, and often part of the lower leg.
What is the difference between "boots" and "shoes"?
Boots are sturdy footwear that cover the foot and ankle, and often part of the lower leg, giving extra support and protection. Shoes generally end below the ankle and leave it uncovered.
How is "boots" used as a slang intensifier?
In this informal slang use, "boots" is added after an adjective to mean "very" or "extremely," as in "tired boots" for "extremely tired." Here it strengthens the adjective rather than referring to footwear.
What is the difference between "boots" and "trainers"?
Boots cover the foot and ankle and are built for support, warmth, or rough conditions, while trainers (also called sneakers) are lighter sports shoes that sit below the ankle. The two words describe quite different styles of footwear.
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