boot one
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Meaning · English
To make a mistake.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[…] to jeer at him when he booted one or fanned with a crucial run on base.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “boot one” mean?
To make a mistake.
Is “boot one” formal or informal?
boot one is generally slang.