mods
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Definition
- Noun:
- A youth subculture: "Mods" refers to a specific youth subculture that originated in London, England, in the early 1960s. It was characterized by a distinct, highly stylized fashion sense, neat short haircuts, and an affinity for rhythm and blues music and motor scooters. The movement was primarily associated with working-class young people.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The mods of the 1960s had a major influence on British fashion and music.
- His style is heavily inspired by the original mods.
- There was a famous rivalry between the mods and the rockers.
Advanced Usage
"Mod culture": The broader set of attitudes, aesthetics, and social practices associated with the Mods.
- Mod culture celebrated sophistication and a sharp, clean-cut look.
"Mod revival": A period, particularly in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when the style and music of the Mod subculture experienced a resurgence in popularity.
- The band's sound is a key part of the mod revival.
Variants and Related Words
Mod (noun, singular): A member of this subculture.
- He was a true mod, always dressed impeccably.
Mod (adjective): Describing something pertaining to the Mod subculture or its style.
- She has a great collection of mod dresses.
Synonyms
- None direct: As a proper noun referring to a specific historical subculture, there are no perfect synonyms. Related terms include "youth movement" or "subculture."
Related Phrases
- Mods and rockers: A phrase referring to the two rival British youth subcultures of the 1960s, which sometimes led to public disturbances.
- The clashes between mods and rockers were sensationalized by the media.
Related Idioms
- None specific: The term "mods" itself is a cultural reference and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions outside of discussions of the subculture.
Noun
- a youth subculture that began in London in the early 1960s; a working-class movement with highly stylized dress and short hair; listened to rhythm and blues music and travelled on motor scooters