teddy boy

A member of a British hooligan movement during the 1950s and early 1960s. Named for their mode of dress, which was a modified Edwardian style.

"No need to wash, it's likely to rain, just bring your cosh or bicycle chain. Today's the day the teddy-boys have their picnic."

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teddy boys

A British youth sub-culture of the nineteen fifties. They mixed American greaser music and styles with more traditionally British elements such as frilly edwardian dress. They would influence both the rockers and the mods of the nineteen 60's.

"Where have all the Teddy Boys gone?"-The Kinks

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Teddy Boy

a 1950's style of clothing one would wear. typically being a drape coat(smoking jacket is also typically worn), a dark coloured shirt (formal) brothel creepers (shoes, in swede) and a bootlace tie. the name "teddy boy"originates from British Edwardian dressage. teddy is also short for the name Edward

He dressed like an Edwardian teddy boy

Teddy Boy

An extremely emotional and physically soft man. Cries or whines at the drop of a hat, sometimes just to get “mommy’s attention” from their lady friends. Overly emotional.

He was acting like a real Teddy Boy last night. He didn’t stop whining until she gave him attention.

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