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单词 Buster Brown
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Buster Brown

/ˌbʌstə ˈbraʊn/
originally and chiefly North American
noun
1Attributive Designating a style of dress, or an item of clothing, reminiscent of the attire of Buster Brown. Chiefly in Buster Brown suit, Buster Brown collar.
  • The suit worn by the comic-strip character was of an affected style, with knee-length trousers worn with high socks, a wide white collar worn on the outside of a long jacket, and a flamboyant cravat..
2A make of children's shoe, especially a simple, sturdy boy's shoe. Compare Mary Jane.
  • A trademark in the United States..
3 Hairdressing. A hairstyle that resembles that of Buster Brown; a bob or pageboy cut. Usually attributive.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Manitoba Free Press. From Buster Brown, the name of a boy comic-strip character whose stereotypically innocent appearance contrasted with his disruptive behaviour.

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