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Definition of booster

booster

  • Used to indicate that someting has to be done fast, inmediately. Origin: used by navy carrier crew, I believe in order to shorten radio transmissions.
    bring me a burger, booster.

    by Jose, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Oct 20 1999.

  • Noun (booster)-Someone that steals, almost professionally. Usually clothes. Verb (Boosting)-Stealing
    My cousin goes to the mall and boosts outfits; I know this booster, she can get you clothes for cheap.

    by Tiffany W., Hartford, CT, USA, Mar 26 2002.

  • a person who goes to different stores, steals a variety of items (but typically it is clothes, purses, etc.) then proceeds to sell the items at extremely low cost out of their car or their house.

    by Pat R., Aug 19 2005.

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