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Street Slang
bobos
BOH-bohz · noun · slang
Cheap, plain state-issued sneakers.
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Definitions
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The generic, no-brand shoes handed out to inmates, often mocked as low quality.
“He couldn't wait to swap his bobos for real shoes off canteen.”
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bobos In A Sentence
He couldn't wait to swap his bobos for real shoes off canteen.
Origin & Usage
Slang 'bobo' for something cheap or fake.
People Also Ask
What are 'bobos' in prison?
They're the cheap, plain, no-brand sneakers handed out to inmates, often mocked for their low quality.
How is 'bobos' used?
It refers to the generic issued shoes, as in 'He couldn't wait to swap his bobos for real shoes off canteen.'
Where does the term come from?
It comes from the slang word 'bobo,' meaning something cheap or fake, applied to the low-grade issued footwear.
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