Ted (Noun)
Meaning
A tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The ted strolled down the street, his drape jacket and drainpipe trousers drawing admiring glances from the girls.
- With his slicked-back hair and sharp suit, the young ted looked like a miniature version of his Edwardian heroes.
- The teds were known for their love of rock 'n' roll music and their penchant for getting into fights with rival gangs.
- At the local dance hall, the teds would gather to show off their best moves and compete for the attention of the ladies.
- Despite their tough reputation, the teds were also known for their love of fashion and their impeccable sense of style.