chukka
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9.1
A low ankle shoe usually made of leather or suede that has laces
- noun
- /ˈtʃʌkə/
:
botas chukka
- chukka boots
- suede chukka
Examples
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Even then I was fastidious about my appearance and liked to think that my bowtie, v-neck sweater, and Chukka boots would look good even today.
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He decided to wear his new chukka boots to the party, as they matched perfectly with his outfit.
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The store had a great selection of chukka boots in various colors and materials.
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After searching for hours, she finally found the perfect chukka boots that complemented her style.
Synonyms
chukka boot
vschukka
6.5
An ankle-high shoe with two to three holes for laces, often made of leather or suede
is the shorter form used alone to mean the same ankle-length boot
Compounds
6.5
An ankle-high shoe with two to three holes for laces, often made of leather or suede
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chukka for the ankle boot comes from the polo term: players often wore this short, laced boot during a chukka, so the shoe took the name of that period.