Teddy boy

See also: teddy boy

English

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Etymology

From Teddy (“Edward”), from their style of clothing, reminiscent of the Edwardian era.

Noun

Teddy boy (plural Teddy boys)

  1. (historical) A form of male youth culture which originated in London in the early 1950s, later associated with American rock and roll music. [from 1953]
    Synonym: Ted

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