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.