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jackboot

jack·boot
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jak-boot]
    • /ˈdʒækˌbut/
    • /ˈdʒæk.buːt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jak-boot]
    • /ˈdʒækˌbut/

Definitions of jackboot word

  • noun jackboot a sturdy leather boot reaching up over the knee, worn especially by soldiers. 1
  • noun jackboot Also called jackboot tactics. brutally bullying, militaristic, or authoritarian measures. 1
  • noun jackboot a person who uses such measures. 1
  • noun jackboot A large leather military boot reaching to the knee. 1
  • noun jackboot tall combat boot 1
  • noun jackboot bullying exercise of totalitarian authority 1

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Origin of jackboot

First appearance:

before 1680
One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90; jack1 + boot1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Jackboot

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

jackboot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.

jackboot usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for jackboot

noun jackboot

  • buskin — (formerly) a sandal-like covering for the foot and leg, reaching the calf and usually laced
  • chukka boot — an ankle-high boot made of suede or rubber and worn for playing polo
  • top boot — a high boot, especially one having a cuff of a different material, color, etc., from the rest of the boot.
  • big stick — force or the threat of using force
  • control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.

Top questions with jackboot

  • what is a jackboot?

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