bobbysock
Definition
Noun: A short sock, typically worn by girls or young women, that reaches just above the ankle.
Usage
This word specifically refers to a style of short, ankle-high sock. It is often used in a historical or nostalgic context, particularly associated with the mid-20th century and styles like those of "bobby-soxers."
Examples
- She wore a poodle skirt and bobbysocks to the 1950s-themed dance.
- The classic outfit was completed with a pair of white bobbysocks and saddle shoes.
- In the old photograph, all the girls were wearing bobbysocks.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often seen in its plural form, bobbysocks, as they are typically worn as a pair.
- It is frequently hyphenated as bobby-sock or bobby-socks.
Variants and Related Words
- Bobby-soxer (noun): A historical term for an adolescent girl, especially in the 1940s, who was a fan of popular singers like Frank Sinatra and wore bobbysocks as part of her typical fashion.
- Anklet (noun): A modern synonym for a short sock or a decorative ankle bracelet. While similar, "anklet" as a sock is a more general term, whereas "bobbysock" carries a specific stylistic connotation.
Synonyms
- Anklet
- Short sock
- Ankle sock
Antonyms
- Knee-high sock
- Crew sock
- Over-the-calf sock
Noun
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a sock that reaches just above the ankle
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