plural chukkas
: a usually ankle-high leather boot with two or three pairs of eyelets or a buckle and strap
… the store stocks golf shoes, hiking chukkas, hockey skates and shoes for such sports as javelin throwing, wrestling and volleyball …—
Joseph Pereira
Joseph Pereira… our name wouldn't be Timberland if our fall offering didn't include a handsewn chukka boot for rugged wear, rain or shine.—advertisement in Outside
advertisement in Outsideless common spelling of chukker
: a playing period of a polo game
… the price of a horse that can run, stop and turn, full-out, for the unmitigated seven-and-one-half minutes of a high-goal chukker begins at $15,000.—Wendy Insinger
Wendy InsingerAt the Palm Beach Polo and Country Club in Wellington, some 15 miles west of Palm Beach, for example, one can watch a few chukkers of polo …—Nick Ravo
Nick RavoBoth teams started evenly exchanging goals in the first chukka.—Daily Trust
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025
The chukka boot is great for casual cabin trips or simple everyday wear, as the style can go with everything.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
The collection spans accessories, including soft chukka boots and moccasins, circular bags and chunky costume jewelry.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
What boot styles are offered in Precision Fit? Precision Fit is available in three styles: Inquire (mid and chukka), Jag II, and Sandy Ridge.
—Outside Online, 3 Sep. 2024
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Noun
These factors set it apart from its close cousin, the chukka, which is similar in height but can be dressier and is often made from calfskin leather with a leather dress sole.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025
The chukka boot is great for casual cabin trips or simple everyday wear, as the style can go with everything.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
The collection spans accessories, including soft chukka boots and moccasins, circular bags and chunky costume jewelry.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
What boot styles are offered in Precision Fit? Precision Fit is available in three styles: Inquire (mid and chukka), Jag II, and Sandy Ridge.
—Outside Online, 3 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for chukka
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“Chukka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chukka. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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