N (plurale tantum). Men's shoes or boots with very pointed toes, such as were
popular with male delinquents in the 60s, such as Chelsea boots, Beatle boots, or lesser known makes with even pointier toes. Synonym: fenceclimbers; cockroach killers. Etymology: All three terms refer to humble uses for pointy toes--picking your nose, climbing chain
link fences, killing cockroaches taking refuge in a
corner. Usage note: In many areas, the term was embellished with group or ethnic names or slurs.