boondocker

[ boon-dok-er ]

noun

, Slang.

1. combat boot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boondocker¹

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55; boondock(s) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The combat Marine who survived the Inchon landing recognized the shoe as a Marine Corps “boondocker” boot.

From Los Angeles Times

After high school, he joined the Navy, serving in Guam, where he drew a comic called Boondocker for The Navy Times.

From New York Times

The site is compiled by an active boondocker who maintains a database of free camping spots nationwide.

From US News

"This isn't a town," says one boondocker, watching the traffic in front of Dolly's Restaurant, where I-10 crosses I-95, "it's an intersection."

From Time Magazine Archive