'friction-boosting' originates from the combination of 'friction' and 'boost,' where 'friction' refers to the resistance encountered when one surface moves over another, and 'boost' means to increase or enhance.

'friction' comes from the Latin word 'frictio,' and 'boost' is derived from the Middle English 'bosten,' meaning to raise or lift.

Initially, 'friction' referred to the act of rubbing, but over time it evolved to mean resistance to motion, while 'boost' has consistently meant to increase or enhance.