bootstrap 

(v.) to cause a system (usually a computer system) to build itself; to build something complex by giving a simple instruction. From the concept of "pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps."

That virus crashed (def. 6) my Solaris box (def. 8), so I had to bootstrap it from the CD.

bootstrap by heikediguoren September 14, 2006

bootstrap 

(n.) An article of clothing which, when yanked upon, will yield a rising of socioeconomic status and an appreciation of one's accomplishments. Often worn with spats, top hat, and monocle.

"Why don't you go get a job, you bum? Why, after graduating from Harvard I pulled myself up by my own bootstraps and, by God, got to where I am today!"

bootstrap by Jazzy McR February 19, 2007

bootstrap 

An establishment which one reluctantly visits after a long indecisive search for a pub/club/restaurant/cafe. Selected not for its superiority to previously considered establishments, but as a last resort.

The term bootstrap originated in the UK. When searching for a place to each lunch, many eventually choose to eat a Boots £3.29 meal deal because they have given up searching for alternative that can be agreed upon. A highly available outlet in conjunction with rising hunger levels eventuate in people being caught in a 'boots trap'. Unfulfilled and disappointed, one wishes they picked the cafe they had encountered half an hour ago.

Although its' use traditionally refers to establishments, its' use has often been used to refer to other last resort acquisitions that are subjectively less pleasing than previously rejected (and now unavailable) alternatives. (e.g. buying a car, hooking up at a bar/party).

a. We ended up in a right bootstrap last night.
b. Why? There are so many good bars around that part of town.
a. Yeah I know.. but we couldn't agree on one, and we had been walking around for ages.

bootstrap by Yelnaaah January 12, 2015

bootstrap 

When a male - after having sex with a woman - ejaculates on the sole of his shoe then slaps her in the face with it. Also known as a bootstrap bill

I gave Tina a bootstrap last night and it left a funny mark on her face.

bootstrap by norris1234 August 2, 2007

Bootstrap 

a big, fast, monster who beats people up

bootstrap devoured the city. Bootstrap then banged megan fox.

Bootstrap by Bootsy69 December 28, 2010

bootstrap 

A small gun that you keep in your boot and use to commit armed robbery thus elevating your economic status in society.

Let's get this money foo, you got your bootstrap?

bootstrap by Skatchface February 1, 2017

Bootstrap 

A derogatory word for Italian douchebags. The term "Bootstrap" originates from the Italian peninsula's resemblance of a boot.

Those god damned Bootstraps won't stop talking about their meatballs.

Bootstrap by Your Local Memer December 19, 2017