bikers
Definition
Noun: 1. Members of a motorcycle-riding subculture: Refers to individuals, often forming a group or community, who are characterized by riding motorcycles, a specific style of dress (typically black leather jackets, jeans, and boots), and an association with rock music. Historically, this term specifically denoted a British youth subculture of the 1960s. 2. Motorcyclists in general: Can also refer more broadly to people who ride motorcycles, especially those who do so as a central hobby or lifestyle.
Usage Examples
- As members of a subculture:
- The film portrayed the bikers as rebels with a distinct fashion and musical taste.
- In the 1960s, British bikers were often seen as a tough, working-class subculture.
- As motorcyclists:
- A group of bikers stopped at the roadside café for a break during their long trip.
- The charity event attracted hundreds of bikers from across the country.
Advanced Usage
- The term can carry connotations of a rebellious, non-conformist, or rugged lifestyle, particularly when referring to the subcultural sense.
- In modern usage, the specific link to "unskilled manual laborers" is largely historical and contextual.
Variants and Related Words
- Biker (noun, singular): A single member of this group or a single motorcyclist.
- He is a dedicated biker who rides every weekend.
- Biker gang (noun phrase): A organized group of motorcyclists, sometimes associated with outlaw or criminal activity.
- The police were monitoring the activities of the biker gang.
Synonyms
- Motorcyclists: A more neutral, general term for people who ride motorcycles.
- Riders: A broad term that can include cyclists and horseback riders, but context often specifies motorcycle riders.
- Rockers: A term closely associated with, and sometimes synonymous with, the specific 1960s British biker subculture.
Related Phrases
- Biker bar: A tavern or pub popularly frequented by motorcyclists.
- They decided to have a drink at the famous biker bar on the edge of town.
- Biker rally: A large gathering or event for motorcycle enthusiasts.
- Sturgis is known for its annual biker rally.
Noun
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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
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