Word info

jackbooted

Speech parts

1. jackbooted - Adjective

2. jackbooted - Verb

Meaning

Wearing jackboots.
a jackbooted thug

(figuratively) Authoritarian or oppressive, especially in a cruel or violent manner.

jackbooted

simple past and past participle of jackboot

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

As someone who wishes I had an IED every time I see a Hummer drive by, it’s not hard for me to imagine how provocative a camo’d and jackbooted up police force might be. Source: Internet

While jackbooted thugs with warrants are often the default, it's entirely possible some minor clerk at the courthouse simply called KTRK and asked nicely. Source: Internet

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