bobbysocks
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Definition
Noun: A short sock, typically white, that reaches just above the ankle. This style was especially popular among teenage girls in the 1940s and 1950s.
Usage
The word bobbysocks is a plural noun, referring to a pair of such socks. It is used to describe a specific, nostalgic style of hosiery.
Examples
- The dancers wore poodle skirts and bobbysocks for the 1950s-themed party.
- Her outfit was completed with a pair of white bobbysocks and saddle shoes.
- In the old photograph, she is smiling, her bobbysocks neatly folded down.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a historical or cultural context to evoke the fashion and youth culture of the mid-20th century.
- It can appear in discussions about vintage fashion, retro styles, or period films and theater.
Variants and Related Words
- Bobby sox: An alternative spelling for the same item.
- Bobby soxer (noun): A historical term for a teenage girl, especially in the 1940s and 50s, who was a fan of pop singers like Frank Sinatra and wore bobbysocks as part of her typical attire.
Synonyms
- Ankle socks
- Crew socks (though these can be slightly longer)
- Short socks
Different Meanings
The word bobbysocks has only one specific meaning related to fashion. It is not commonly used in idioms or as a phrasal verb.
Noun
- a sock that reaches just above the ankle