Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
winkle-picker
noun
/ˈwɪŋkəlˌpɪkər/
Definition
A type of shoe, typically slender and pointed, designed to resemble the shape of a winkle shell.
Examples
- She wore a fabulous pair of winkle-pickers to the party last night.
- Winkle-pickers were all the rage among the youth of the swinging sixties.
- The vintage shop had a selection of colorful winkle-pickers that caught my eye.
Meaning
The term ‘winkle-picker’ refers to a fashionable style of footwear that features a narrow toe, often associated with the 1950s and 1960s. They are particularly known for their distinctive pointed shape.
Synonyms
- Pointed shoes
- Pumps
- Stiletto shoes
