teddy boy
noun
: a young British thug especially of the 1950s and 1960s characterized by Edwardian dress
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The relevant designs nodded to subcultures like 1970s punks or 1960s mods and teddy boys, who wore suits but in rebellious ways.
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Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 22 Jan. 2020
Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 22 Jan. 2020
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“Teddy boy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teddy%20boy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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