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teddy boys

/ˈtedi bɔɪz/

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/ˈtedi bɔɪz/C1informalbritishartobsolete
  • ruСубкультура молодых людей в Британии 1950-х годов, известная ношением одежды в стиле эдвардианской эпохи (длинные драповые пиджаки, узкие брюки и обувь на креповой подошве) и часто ассоциирующаяся с музыкой рок-н-ролл и бунтарским поведением.

A subculture of young men in 1950s Britain, known for wearing Edwardian-style clothing (long drape jackets, slim trousers, and crepe-soled shoes) and often associated with rock and roll music and rebellious behavior.

  1. 1950s British youth subcultureB2formalbritish

    A group of young men in the 1950s in the UK who wore Edwardian-style clothing and were associated with rock and roll music and rebellious behavior.

    ruТедди-бои

    • Teddy boys were known for their distinctive long jackets and drainpipe trousers.
    • The teddy boys gathered at the local dance hall to listen to rock and roll.
    • Teddy boys were often seen as a symbol of teenage rebellion in post-war Britain.