bootsy

Parliament's star bassist

Bootsy describes something inferior, substandard, or poorly done.

The term carries a dismissive tone, suggesting shoddiness or lack of quality: That bootsy haircut looks like he did it himself.

In some contexts, bootsy can describe a person who is lame, uncool, or not up to par: Don't be bootsy—come to the party.

The word emerged from African American slang and remains primarily informal.

funk

Parliament-Funkadelic

Funk collective, seventies

P-Funk · rubber band · slap · Casper · rhinestones · Funkadelic · George Clinton · bassline · psychedelic · James Brown

slang

inferior

Of lower rank

  • subparBelow acceptable quality
  • weakLacking power or force
  • lameWeak or limping

sorry · busted · janky · wack · shabby · lackluster · disappointing · mediocre · shoddy · lousy

Opposites
quality/excellence

bootsytop-notch

Of superior quality

first-rate · fire · dope · legit · excellent

musical style

bootsyPat Boone

Kenny G · James Taylor

coolness/social status

bootsycool

Calm or fashionable

fly · fresh · dope · lit · sick

Phrases
Family

boot, boots, booted, booting, bootie, booties

Familiarity
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Profile
Everyday, not technical · Rated G