bobby sox

bob·by sox

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bob-ee soks]
- /ˈbɒb i sɒks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bob-ee soks]
- /ˈbɒb i sɒks/

Definition of bobby sox words

adjective bobby sox indicating or associated with the wearing of bobbysocks; adolescent: strictly a bobbysocks crowd; the bobbysocks generation. 1

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Origin of bobby sox

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

1940-45, Americanism; bobby (for bobbed2, altered by association with bobby pin) + socks

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Parts of speech for Bobby sox

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bobby sox popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for bobby sox

noun bobby sox

anklet — an ornamental chain worn around the ankle
crew sock — Usually, crew socks. short, thick casual socks usually ribbed above the ankles.

All 2 Synonyms of bobby sox