bobby-socker
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Definition
Noun: A teenage girl, particularly one from the 1940s era, characterized by wearing bobby socks (ankle-length socks, often folded down).
Usage
This term is a historical and cultural reference. It specifically describes a young female adolescent from a particular time period (mid-20th century) and is defined by a specific fashion item. It is not commonly used in modern, general English and is considered dated.
Examples
- The magazine advertisement from 1948 was aimed at the typical bobby-soxer.
- In old films, you often see bobby-soxers at soda shops listening to records.
- Her grandmother reminisced about being a bobby-soxer and swooning over Frank Sinatra.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things associated with that subculture.
- The concert sparked bobby-soxer hysteria.
- It was a bobby-soxer craze that swept the nation.
Variants and Related Words
- Bobby socks (n): The short, white, ankle-length socks that were typically worn by these girls, often folded over at the top.
- Teenager (n): A modern, general term for a person aged 13-19.
- Adolescent (n/adj): A more formal term for a young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Synonyms
- Teenage girl
- Adolescent girl
- Junior miss (dated)
Notes on Meaning
This word carries strong connotations of a specific historical era (the 1940s-1950s), American youth culture, fandom (especially for singers like Frank Sinatra), and a particular, innocent style of dress (often with saddle shoes and poodle skirts). It is a cultural archetype rather than just a simple descriptor for any girl wearing socks.
Noun
- an adolescent girl wearing bobby socks (common in the 1940s)