noun
- A period or round in a game of polo, typically lasting 7.5 minutes.
- A short boot or ankle-high boot, originally worn by polo players.
Usage: Also spelled 'chukker'; Sports term, primarily used in polo
Usage: Also spelled 'chukker'; Fashion/footwear term
Examples
- The polo match consisted of four chukkars, each lasting about seven and a half minutes.
- Players need to be in excellent physical condition to compete through multiple chukkars.
- He wore brown leather chukkars to the casual dinner party.
- Chukkars are a popular style of boot for both casual and professional wear.
- The team switched horses between each chukkar to keep them fresh.
- She paired her chukkars with jeans for a comfortable weekend look.