chukka boot

[ chuhk-uh ]
/ ˈtʃʌk ə /

noun

an ankle-high shoe, laced through two pairs of eyelets, often made of suede.
Also called chuk·ka.
Compare jodhpur(def 2).

Origin of chukka boot

1945–50; so called from its resemblance to a polo boot. See chukker

British Dictionary definitions for chukka (1 of 2)

chukka

US chukker

/ (ˈtʃʌkə) /

noun

polo a period of continuous play, generally lasting 7 1/2 minutes

Word Origin for chukka

C20: from Hindi cakkar, from Sanskrit cakra wheel, circle

British Dictionary definitions for chukka (2 of 2)

chukka boot

chukka


noun

an ankle-high boot made of suede or rubber and worn for playing polo

Word Origin for chukka boot

C19 chukka