bobby-socks

A teenage girl wears white bobby-socks with her black-and-white saddle shoes.

Definition

Noun (plural only):
- Short socks: "bobby-socks" refers to short, ankle-length socks typically worn by girls or young women, often associated with teenage fashion in the mid-20th century, especially in the United States.

Usage Examples

• (She wore short socks as part of a classic 1950s outfit.)
• (The store offered ankle socks reminiscent of past decades.)

Advanced Usage

• "bobby-soxer": a term derived from "bobby-socks," referring to a teenage girl or young woman who was a fan of popular music or culture in the 1940s and 1950s, often characterized by wearing bobby-socks.
  • The bobby-soxer screamed at the concert for her favorite singer. (The teenage fan expressed excitement while wearing short socks.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bobby-sox (n): an alternative spelling of "bobby-socks," used interchangeably.
  • She folded her bobby-sox neatly in her drawer. (She stored her short socks.)
• Socks (n): a general term for foot coverings; "bobby-socks" is a specific type.

Synonyms

• Ankle socks: socks that reach just above the ankle.
• Footies: very short socks that cover only the foot.

Related Idioms

• "To be a bobby-soxer": to act like a stereotypical teenage fan from the 1940s or 1950s.
  • She acted like a bobby-soxer when she heard the old rock song. (She showed excited, youthful enthusiasm.)