Street
bobos
What does bobos mean?
The generic, no-brand shoes handed out to inmates, often mocked as low quality.
"He couldn't wait to swap his bobos for real shoes off canteen."
Origin
Slang 'bobo' for something cheap or fake.
Frequently asked questions
What are 'bobos' in prison?
They're the cheap, plain, no-brand sneakers handed out to inmates, often mocked for their low quality.
How is 'bobos' used?
It refers to the generic issued shoes, as in 'He couldn't wait to swap his bobos for real shoes off canteen.'
Where does the term come from?
It comes from the slang word 'bobo,' meaning something cheap or fake, applied to the low-grade issued footwear.
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