Teddy boy

noun

, (often lowercase)

1. a rebellious British youth who, in the 1950s and early 1960s, affected the dress of the reign of Edward VII.

teddy boy

noun

1. (in Britain, esp in the mid-1950s) one of a cult of youths who wore mock Edwardian fashions, such as tight narrow trousers, pointed shoes, and long sideboards Often shortened toted
2. any tough or delinquent youth

Word History and Origins

Origin of Teddy boy¹

C20: from Teddy, from Edward, referring to the Edwardian dress

Example Sentences

Punk rock signatures — spikes, leather, Teddy boy touches — are remade with flashes of fur and lacquer red.

From New York Times

I know, Teddy boy, it's mean to tease you, but you do tease so easily.

From Project Gutenberg

Yes," replied Mrs. Martin, "I'm afraid we are snowed in, Teddy boy.

From Project Gutenberg

"They probably will, Teddy boy," his father replied.

From Project Gutenberg

"It's been a good partnership, Teddy boy," he said.

From Project Gutenberg