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chukka boot

chukka boot boot
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [chuhk-uh boot]
    • /ˈtʃʌk ə but/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [chuhk-uh boot]
    • /ˈtʃʌk ə but/

Definitions of chukka boot words

  • noun chukka boot an ankle-high boot made of suede or rubber and worn for playing polo 3
  • noun chukka boot an ankle-high shoe, laced through two pairs of eyelets, often made of suede. 1

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Origin of chukka boot

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50; so called from its resemblance to a polo boot. See chukker

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Parts of speech for Chukka boot

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

chukka boot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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 chukka boot

noun chukka boot

  • buskin — (formerly) a sandal-like covering for the foot and leg, reaching the calf and usually laced
  • jackboot — a sturdy leather boot reaching up over the knee, worn especially by soldiers.
  • top boot — a high boot, especially one having a cuff of a different material, color, etc., from the rest of the boot.

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