Rockers (Noun)
Meaning
Originally a British youth subculture that evolved out of the teddy boys in the 1960s; wore black leather jackets and jeans and boots; had greased hair and rode motorcycles and listened to rock'n'roll; were largely unskilled manual laborers.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The rockers' fashion sense was characterized by their iconic black leather jackets and tight-fitting jeans.
- They were often seen riding their motorcycles in groups, creating a loud and intimidating presence on the streets.
- Rockers in the 1960s favored rock'n'roll music and were often seen dancing at local dance halls and clubs.
- Many rockers were employed as manual laborers and were stereotyped as being rough and unrefined by mainstream culture.
- Their distinctive hairstyles, often styled with grease, added to the rockers' rebellious image and attitude.