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bovver boots

bov·ver boots
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bov-er boots]
    • /ˈbɒv ər buts/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bov-er boots]
    • /ˈbɒv ər buts/

Definitions of bovver boots words

  • noun plural bovver boots heavy boots worn by some teenage youths in Britain, used in gang fights 3
  • noun bovver boots (1970s Britain slang, plural only) Stout lace-up boots, especially Dr. Martens, perceived to be worn for the purpose of kicking people in fights, and popular with skinheads or other troublemakers out looking for bovver). 0

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bovver boots popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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