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teddy boy

/ˈtedi bɔɪ/

Tradução: Termo britânico dos anos 1950 que designava um jovem, geralmente da classe trabalhadora, que se vestia ao estilo eduardiano e se identificava com o rock and roll e um comportamento rebelde.

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/ˈtedi bɔɪ/C1informalbritishobsoleto
  • ptTermo britânico dos anos 1950 que designava um jovem, geralmente da classe trabalhadora, que se vestia ao estilo eduardiano e se identificava com o rock and roll e um comportamento rebelde.

A term referring to a young man, typically from working-class backgrounds in 1950s Britain, who dressed in Edwardian-style clothing and was associated with rock and roll music and rebellious behavior.

  1. 1950s British subcultureC1informalbritish

    A young man belonging to a British subculture of the 1950s, known for wearing Edwardian-style clothing and a rebellious attitude.

    ptTeddy boy

    • Teddy boys were often seen in long drape jackets and tight trousers.
    • The teddy boy subculture was associated with rock and roll music.
    • My grandfather was a teddy boy in his youth.