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Teddy boy colloq.|ˈtɛdɪ bɔɪ|
[f. Teddy, pet-form of Edward (VII), with reference to the style of dress (cf. Edwardian n. 3) + boy n.1]
A youth affecting a style of dress and appearance held to be characteristic of Edward VII's reign, typically a long velvet-collared jacket and ‘drain-pipe’ trousers (see drape suit s.v. drape n.1 d) and sideburns; in extended use, any youthful street rowdy. Hence ˈTeddy-boyish a., characteristic of a Teddy boy; ˈTeddy-boyism, the state or condition of being a Teddy boy; group behaviour of a kind associated with Teddy boys. Similarly Teddy girl, a girl who associates with or behaves like Teddy boys.
1954A. Heckstall-Smith Eighteen Months x. 118 Craig was just such a fellow. Ronald Coleman, the leader of the ‘Edwardians’ or the ‘Teddy Boys’, the gang of young hooligans who ran amok on Clapham Common, was another. 1955in I. & P. Opie Lore & Lang. Schoolch. (1959) vii. 106 Slip-on shoes and a rainbow tie, Kissing his Teddy girl goodbye! 1955Times 27 July 5/1 Young soldiers are now forbidden to ‘walk out’ when off duty in plain clothes of unorthodox pattern, particularly the so-called Edwardian or ‘Teddy boy’ style... The forbidden style is not specifically defined in the order but is understood to be that of the long, draped-fronted jacket with velvet collar, and tight trousers shortened to show white socks at the ankles. 1957Sunday Times 17 Feb. 4/4 The girls who are an integral part of the gangs—the so-called Teddy-girls—are probably the worst influence of all. 1959Times 9 Oct. 15/7 The growing tide of teddy-boyism, chiefly in the Athens-Piraeus area, forced the authorities to act. 1960Guardian 7 May 6/6 Looking back with teddy-boyish anger. 1960News Chron. 9 June 9/1 We should not consider them as Teddy boys or Teddy girls, but potential customers. 1962[see slim jim 3]. 1977Daily Tel. 19 July 15/4 A group of about 40 ‘punk rockers’ being chased by Teddy boys. |