bobbysocks

/ˈbɒbiˌsɒks/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of sock with an elastic top that covers the knee or higher

“She wore her bobbysocks with her favorite pair of shorts to the music festival.”

2. noun

informal, a sock worn above the knee, typically as part of a casual or sporty outfit

“The bobbysocks she wore were bright pink and matched her athletic socks perfectly.”

Synonyms

  • ankle socks
  • knee-high socks

Antonyms

  • hosiery
  • stockings