Bovver-boots Definition

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(1970s UK slang, plural only) Stout lace-up boots, especially Dr. Martens, perceived to be worn for the purpose of kicking people in fights, and popular with skinheads or other troublemakers out looking for bovver).

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Origin of Bovver-boots

From bovver (“trouble”) + boots.

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