General
washikong
What does washikong mean?
Rubber-soled canvas shoes, i.e. sneakers or plimsolls. Also 'watchekong'.
"Put on yuh washikong, we going for a run."
Origin
Trinidad & Tobago; possibly from a shoe brand or Spanish origin.
Frequently asked questions
What does washikong mean?
It's the Trinidadian word for sneakers or canvas rubber-soled shoes, the kind you'd wear for sport or casual walking.
Where does the word washikong come from?
It originates in Trinidad and Tobago, with its exact source unclear — possibly a corruption of a shoe brand name or of Spanish origin.
How do you use washikong in a sentence?
You'd say something like 'Put on yuh washikong, we going for a run' to tell someone to grab their sneakers.
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