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Definition of a booster
booster
adjective
- Used to indicate that something has to be done fast, immediately. Origin: used by Navy carrier crew, I believe in order to shorten radio transmissions.
Bring me a burger, booster.
Last edited on May 06 2011. Submitted by Jose from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on Oct 20 1999.
noun
- Someone that steals, almost professionally. Usually clothes.
I know this booster, she can get you clothes for cheap.
Last edited on Sep 06 2010. Submitted by Tiffany W. from Hartford, CT, USA on Mar 26 2002.
- Verb (Boosting)-Stealing
My cousin goes to the mall and boosts outfits.
Last edited on Mar 26 2002. Submitted by Tiffany W. from Hartford, CT, USA on 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.
- See more words with the same meaning: to sell stolen goods.
Last edited on Sep 06 2010. Submitted by Pat R. on Aug 19 2005.
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| Definitions include: to sell stolen goods. | |
| Definitions include: a petty criminal who deals in stolen goods or counterfeit items. | |
| Definitions include: to sell or transmit stolen "intellectual property" (e.g. software, compact discs, etc.) | |
| Definitions include: From the word hussler. | |
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| Definitions include: to steal, especially a car. | |
| Definitions include: to beat someone up. | |
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