chukka boot

[ chuhk-uh ]

noun

1. an ankle-high shoe, laced through two pairs of eyelets, often made of suede.

chukka boot

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chukka boot¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chukka boot¹

C19 chukka