Teddy Boys — synonyms, definition

1. teddy boys (Noun) UK

1 synonym
Ted*
2 definitions

teddy boys (Noun) — A British youth subculture that first appeared in the 1950s; mainly from unskilled backgrounds, they adopted a pseudo-Edwardian dress code and rock'n'roll music; proletarian and xenophobic, they were involved in race riots in the United Kingdom.

teddy boys (Noun) — A tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes.

3 types of
plug-uglies tough guy* youth subculture