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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.
by Yelnaaah January 12, 2015
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Bootsequise

"What is the time? It is time for the Bootsequise." (Originally coined by a 17 yr old french immigrant)
by Jimmy Williams April 28, 2003
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bootser

a minor vehicular accident that results in minimal damage to the vehicles and no injuries to the drivers.
The police officier had a bootser while pursuing one of his three ex-wifes across Texas.
by seaside sweetie August 16, 2009
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bootstink

The smell that is caused by the consistant wearing of an old pair of boots; usually hidden while the boots are on, but when taken off, a putrid, vomit-inducing stank is emitted. On certain occasions the bootstink is so bad that it is noticeable while the boots are still being worn.
"Did you get a whiff of Kenny's bootstink? Damn, it made me near keel over and die."
"Oh I know, man. I won't even hang out with him anymore because of it."

"Yo dude, what is that skeezy smell?"
"I think it's Katie's bootstink, she's had the same shoes for like, 5 years. I wanted to date her, until I caught a whiff of her damn feet."
by kc85 August 29, 2009
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BOOTSER

Did you just bootser?
by b.shap October 26, 2010
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uber boots

Tall waterproof rubber boots that go over the top the level of normal hiking boots. Often used in urban exploration or draining to avoid getting the feet wet, and thus making exploring safer and more enjoyable.

They are also used in occupational work like floor cleaning to serve the same purpose as well as to protect from the chemicals used in the work.
Don't forget to take your Uber boots if you're draining.
by Twystr May 7, 2008
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genie boots

When you receive oral sex so good your toes curl up like genie boots.
1: "So what did you end up doing last night?"
2: "I was just chillin' with that bitch Rhonda, she gave me a pair of genie boots."
by pacious February 4, 2010
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