jackboot

[ jak-boot ]

noun

1. a sturdy leather boot reaching up over the knee, worn especially by soldiers.
2. Also called jackboot tactics. brutally bullying, militaristic, or authoritarian measures.
3. a person who uses such measures.

jackboot

/ ˈdʒækˌbuːt /

noun

1. an all-leather military boot, extending up to or above the knee
2. 1. arbitrary, cruel, and authoritarian rule or behaviour
   2. ( as modifier )

      jackboot tactics

Derived Forms

• ˈjackˌbooted, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of jackboot¹

First recorded in 1680–90; jack ¹ + boot ¹

Example Sentences

If you can force your jackboot in the door, you can try to go all the way.

From The Daily Beast

No American who has 42 choices is going to feel like the jackboot of the state is stomping on his neck.

From The Daily Beast

Successful generals are bad masters, and the jackboot was now supreme at court.

From Project Gutenberg

"The Duke might as well send his jackboot to lead us," said Pitt to Fox.

From Project Gutenberg

Your supporters are hospitalized by jackboot thugs for sticking up for you.

From Project Gutenberg