Browsing page 1 of new words for December 16, 1997

adjective

• very unattractive.

  I wouldn't touch her with a ten foot pole, she is boot!

  • See more words with the same meaning: unattractive, ugly.

  Last edited on Jan 17 2000. Submitted by James K. from Calgary, AB, Canada on Jan 17 2000.

noun

• someone of legal alcohol purchasing age (or with falsified identification) who buys it and sells it to underage people. Short for "boot-legger."

  I know a boot that can get this party moving.

  • See more words with the same meaning: liquor store, alcohol sales.
  • See more words with the same meaning: to deal drugs, drug dealer.

  Last edited on Mar 10 1999. Submitted by Iris from Alberta, Canada on Mar 10 1999.

• someone new to the armed forces, i.e. someone in boot camp or who has recently left boot camp.

  Hey, boot - drop and give me 20.

  • See more words with the same meaning: inexperienced.
  • See more words with the same meaning: military (related to).

  Last edited on Nov 25 2001. Submitted by Jeffrey F. from Fairbanks, AK, USA on Nov 25 2001.

• boot camp.

  Last edited on Dec 20 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Dec 20 2010.

verb - intransitive

• to vomit

  I booted last night.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to vomit.

  Last edited on Aug 02 2010. Submitted by John Hannan from Potsdam, NY, USA on Oct 23 1997.

• to leave.

  I need to boot.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to go, leave, exit.

  Last edited on Aug 02 2010. Submitted by Tom from Great Falls, MT, USA on Dec 16 1997.

verb - transitive

• to kick someone off of an electronic interaction medium for breaking rules, being disruptive, or generally ruining people's time. Examples include IRC and online gaming.

  That guy keeps spamming. Can a moderator please boot him?

  • See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
  • See more words with the same meaning: to restrict, forbid, eject.

  Last edited on Aug 02 2010. Submitted by Calli from Santa Barbara, CA, USA on Oct 23 1999.

• to expel.

  He got booted from the club.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to restrict, forbid, eject.

  Last edited on Sep 02 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.

interjection

• acronym for "Be right back", as in, "I will return soon." Used mainly in text-based communication (text messaging, online chat, etc.)

  brb, phone call.

  • See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).

  Last edited on Sep 06 2010. Submitted by Blondi 9. on Dec 16 1997.

interjection

• acronym of "laugh out loud" or "laughing out loud." Used in text-based communication to express amusement.

  LOL!

  LOL, are you serious?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  
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  • See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
  • See more words with the same meaning: to laugh.

  Last edited on Jul 26 2011. Submitted by Blondi 9. on Dec 16 1997.

• acronym for "Lots of luck". Used to wish someone well.
  • See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of).

  Last edited on Sep 13 2010. Submitted by Victoria M from Duluth, MN, USA on Sep 12 2010.

• acronym for "Lots of love", used to express warm feelings.

  Good morning lol.

  • See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of).

  Last edited on May 03 2013. Submitted by Victoria M from Duluth, MN, USA on Sep 12 2010.

noun

• acronym for "little old lady".
  • See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of).
  • See more words with the same meaning: old person.

  Last edited on Apr 25 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Apr 25 2010.

verb - intransitive

• to laugh out loud.

  I LOLed.

  • See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of).
  • See more words with the same meaning: to laugh.

  Last edited on Mar 07 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 07 2011.