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Definition bootneck in American English

bootneck noun

noun
1

slang for a Royal Marine. This is specific as opposed to leatherneck, which is slang for an American Marine.

Example

"Bootneck, bootneck,can't catch me."-- A taunt by a Royal Naval rating when addressing a Royal Marine

Definition bootneck in American English