chukka boot

[ chuhk-uh ]
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noun
  1. an ankle-high shoe, laced through two pairs of eyelets, often made of suede.

Origin of chukka boot

1
1945–50; so called from its resemblance to a polo boot. See chukker
  • Also called chukka .

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British Dictionary definitions for chukka boot

chukka boot

noun
  1. an ankle-high boot made of suede or rubber and worn for playing polo

Origin of chukka boot

1
C19 chukka

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