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Timbs
TIMZ
Local meaning
A common nickname for Timberland boots, especially the rugged six-inch styles strongly associated with New York hip-hop and winter street fashion.
Timbs shortens the Timberland brand name and became culturally prominent through New York rap, workwear adoption, weather practicality, and street style. The word can refer to several colors and models, not only the classic wheat boot.
Example in context
- “He wore fresh Timbs with the fitted.”
How it is used
Widespread slang with an especially strong New York cultural association.
casual, fashion-specific, culturally marked
streetwear, hip-hop, winter clothing, fashion conversation
Widespread slang with an especially strong New York cultural association.
The term names a commercial brand and a fashion history shaped by Black and Latino communities; do not reduce that history to a costume stereotype.
Spelling and scope
Widespread slang with an especially strong New York cultural association.
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Frequently asked questions
What shoes are Timbs?
Timbs are Timberland boots, often especially the brand’s six-inch work-boot styles.
Are Timbs only worn in New York?
No. They are worn globally, but New York hip-hop and street fashion helped make the nickname and style culturally prominent.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- TimbsDictionary.com
Slang overview defining Timbs as Timberland boots and documenting their association with New York hip-hop fashion.
- Geographic Variation in Slang SemanticsarXiv
Research showing that slang meanings and associations vary by geography and community.