boomie
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of boomie
First recorded in 1960–65; ( baby ) boom 1 (in the sense of “rapid increase”) + -ie
Example Sentences
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And he signed off with this vow: “So as you used to say mate, ‘Whooshka boomie.
From Washington Times
Mr. Key, who is known as Boomie and lives in Portland, Me., came to his craft because his father, Martin Key, is also a jewelry designer; Chuck Key’s classic utensil designs are inspired by his time working in a restaurant.
From New York Times
Not only was his grandfather Boom Boom, his father is called Boomie or Boom.
From Seattle Times
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