Teddy boy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A member of a male youth culture which originated in London in the early 1950s, later associated with American rock and roll music.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Teddy boy.

Word forms

Teddy boy Teddy boys

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Ted
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