bovver

/ˈboʊvər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of footwear, similar to a boot, but typically without a heel or a high ankle, often worn by working-class youth in the UK, especially in the 1970s and 1980s.

“He wore a pair of bovvers to the concert last night.”

Synonyms

  • boots
  • loafers

Antonyms

  • dress shoes
  • sneakers