Boondockers

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Heavy, waterproof boots designed for rough terrain and outdoor work ; people who travel, camp, or live in remote or sparsely populated regions
2. Sturdy, water-resistant footwear for rugged conditions ; individuals who explore or settle in isolated, undeveloped areas away from civilization
3. Durable boots made to withstand wet and difficult ground ; those who venture into or inhabit distant, underdeveloped territories beyond urban centers

Etymology: "Boondockers" is the plural of "boondocker," and the word is a US slang term for heavy, sturdy work boots, particularly those with thick soles built for rough terrain. The singular "boondocker" denotes a single such boot or shoe, and the plural is the usual form in everyday use. The root is "boondocks," a term for rural country or wilderness far from towns, with the sense of rough, backwoods country. The "boondocker" form is built on that noun, linking the rugged, remote landscape with the footwear suited to walking it.

Synonyms: boots, work boots