jackbooted

[ jak-boo-tid ]

adjective

1. wearing jackboots.
2. brutally and oppressively bullying:

   a jackbooted militarism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jackbooted¹

First recorded in 1840–50; jackboot + -ed ³

Example Sentences

This time, opponents are referencing some of those same “scandals” and painting a similarly dire picture of jackbooted IRS thugs invading the finances of ordinary Americans.

From Washington Post

In fundraising appeals to members, it fans fears that jackbooted feds are coming for your guns.

From The Daily Beast