Boost

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -uːst

Origin

The verb is first recorded 1815; the noun, 1825.

Full definition of boost

Noun

1. A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.
2. (automotive engineering) A positive intake manifold pressure in cars with turbochargers or superchargers.

Derived terms

• battery booster
• booster
• boosterism

Verb

1. To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement.
2. (slang) To steal.

Anagrams

• boots
• botos