bobby socks

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ˈbobby socks, bobby sox noun [plural] American English DCCgirls’ short socks that have the tops turned over 〔女孩穿的〕翻边短袜Origin bobby socks (1900-2000) Probably from bob “short”; → BOBCAT

ˈbobby socks nounChineseSyllable

bobby socks
ˈbobby socks

, ˈbobby sox noun [plural] American English

Date: 1900-2000
Origin: Probably from bob 'short'; ⇨ bobcat

girls’ short socks that have the tops turned over

bobby socks

BrE

/ˈbɒbi sɒks/

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NAmE

/ˈbɑːbi sɑːks/

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noun

[plural]

short white socks worn with a dress or skirt, especially by girls and young women in the US in the 1940s and 50s （20 世纪 40 和 50 年代美国少女和年轻妇女爱穿的）白色短袜