Takkie is a Dutch word used to refer to a type of casual shoe or sneaker. In English, there are various synonyms used to describe this type of footwear. For example, the word "sneaker" is commonly used in the US to describe a type of athletic shoe with a rubber sole and a fabric or leather upper. In the UK, "trainer" is used instead of sneaker. Another term synonymously used for takkies is "plimsoll" which is a type of canvas shoe with a rubber sole. "Kicks" and "chucks" are also common slang terms used to refer to takkies, especially when talking about fashionable, trendy footwear.