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- [jak-boot]
- /ˈdʒækˌbut/
- /ˈdʒæk.buːt/
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- [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
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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