How do you use "Webs" in a sentence?

Got new webs for Christmas. Nice webs, them. Me webs are wrecked.

Webs

Q: What does "Webs" mean?

Trainers/sneakers (Scouse). In Liverpool, 'webs' means trainers or sneakers. The origin is debated, but it's distinctly Scouse. 'New webs' is a big deal in Scouse culture, where fashion—especially footwear—is taken seriously.

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual

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Meaning: Trainers/sneakers (Scouse).

运动鞋（利物浦方言）。

Zapatillas deportivas (scouse).

スニーカー/運動靴（スカウス方言）。

운동화/스니커즈 (스카우스 방언).

In Liverpool, 'webs' means trainers or sneakers. The origin is debated, but it's distinctly Scouse. 'New webs' is a big deal in Scouse culture, where fashion—especially footwear—is taken seriously.

在利物浦，'webs'指运动鞋。词源有争议，但这是一个典型的利物浦方言词。'New webs'在利物浦文化中是件大事，因为时尚——尤其是鞋子——被认真对待。

En Liverpool, 'webs' significa zapatillas deportivas. El origen es debatido, pero es claramente scouse. 'New webs' es algo importante en la cultura scouse, donde la moda —especialmente el calzado— se toma muy en serio.

リバプールでは「webs」はスニーカーや運動靴を意味する。語源は議論があるが、スカウス独特の言葉。「New webs」はスカウス文化では大事なことで、ファッション——特に靴——は真剣に考えられている。

리버풀에서 'webs'는 운동화 또는 스니커즈를 뜻한다. 어원에 대해서는 논란이 있지만, 확실히 스카우스 고유의 표현이다. 'New webs'는 패션, 특히 신발을 중시하는 스카우스 문화에서 큰 일이다.

Examples

Got new webs for Christmas.
圣诞节买了新运动鞋。
Me compré zapatillas nuevas por Navidad.
クリスマスに新しいスニーカーを買った。
크리스마스에 새 운동화를 샀어.
Nice webs, them.
那双运动鞋不错。
Bonitas zapatillas, esas.
いいスニーカーだな。
운동화 좋은데.
Me webs are wrecked.
我的运动鞋穿烂了。
Mis zapatillas están destrozadas.
俺のスニーカー、ボロボロだ。
내 운동화 다 망가졌어.

Pronunciation

/wɛbz/

Usage Guide

Context: fashion, Liverpool, clothing

Tone: casual, fashion-conscious

✓ Do Say

Webs
运动鞋
zapatillas
スニーカー
운동화
New webs
新运动鞋
zapatillas nuevas
新しいスニーカー
새 운동화
Boss webs
超棒的运动鞋
zapatillas geniales
最高のスニーカー
끝내주는 운동화

✗ Don't Say

Scouse-specific—might confuse others
利物浦专有词汇——可能让其他人困惑
Específico de Liverpool; puede confundir a otros
スカウス特有——他の人を混乱させるかもしれない
스카우스 고유 표현—다른 지역 사람들은 혼란스러워할 수 있음

Common Mistakes

Trainers, not spider webs

Origin & History

Origin uncertain. Some suggest it's from web-like patterns on early trainers, others from a brand name. Whatever the origin, it's now established Scouse slang for trainers.

Etymology: Uncertain, possibly from web patterns on shoes

First recorded: 20th century Liverpool

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal in Liverpool

Pop culture: Scouse fashion culture; Liverpool casual style

Regional notes: Distinctly Scouse.

Variations

WebsWebbed feet (joking)