noun
Street Slang
brogans
BROH-gunz · noun · informal
Heavy state-issued work boots.
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Definitions
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The sturdy boots issued to inmates, especially for work assignments.
“His brogans were two sizes too big straight from R&R.”
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brogans In A Sentence
His brogans were two sizes too big straight from R&R.
Origin & Usage
From 'brogan,' a heavy work shoe, dating to the 19th century.
Variants
brogan
People Also Ask
What are 'brogans' in prison?
They're the heavy, sturdy boots issued to inmates, especially for work assignments.
How is 'brogans' used?
It names the issued boots, as in 'His brogans were two sizes too big straight from R&R.'
Where does the word come from?
It comes from 'brogan,' a heavy work shoe whose name dates to the 19th century, now applied to the boots issued inside.
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