(computing) The situation where many users attempt to boot their computers at the same time, causing excessive demand on the network.

plural of boot storm

plural of boot sale

car boot sale

Alternative form of Wellington boot

plural of boot boy

Alternative spelling of boot boy

plural of boot-boy

(C19 Britain) A boy who cleans boots and shoes. / (1970s Britain slang) One of a gang of violent hooligans who usually wear short-cropped hair and bovver boots.

(historical) A person employed at an inn to pull off boots and clean them.