sneakerhead

[ snee-ker-hed ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Slang.

a person who collects and trades sneakers as a hobby, and who typically is knowledgeable about the history of sneakers:
The sneakerheads are doing a booming business on eBay.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sneakerhead¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; sneaker ( def ) + head ( def ) (in the sense “fan, devotee”)

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Example Sentences

You’ll find a lot of them are focused on electronics, but there are also some dedicated to the sneakerhead community and specific fandoms, like Pokémon.

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KYX World, a subscription service for sneakerheads à la Rent the Runway, is looking to pitch millennials and Gen Z on its service as a way to access impossible-to-find limited-edition sneakers from brands like Adidas, Nike and more.

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