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booter

noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈbuːtɚ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A program or process that boots.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A game that is launched by booting directly from the floppy disk containing the game program, rather than starting the program from within the computer's standardized operating system.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, video-games

Examples

  • To allow full use of the system's limited resources and prevent users from making pirated copies of the game, the first version of Microsoft Flight Simulator was a booter, rather than being run from within DOS.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The floppy disk used to launch a game in such a manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A person who plays association football.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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5

noun

Meaning 5

The experience of stepping in a deep puddle and having one's foot become completely engulfed in water.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, slang

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Synonyms: soaker

Antonyms: none provided

6

noun

Meaning 6

A fan of the ReBoot CGI-animated television series.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From boot + -er.