ted
/ted/
Definition
- Noun:
- A tough youth of the 1950s and 1960s wearing Edwardian-style clothes: "Ted" refers specifically to a member of a British youth subculture, typically characterized by a rebellious attitude and a distinctive style of dress inspired by the Edwardian era.
Usage
- The word "Ted" is a proper noun in this context, often capitalized. It is a shortened form of "Teddy boy." It is used to refer to an individual member of this historical subculture or to the group collectively.
Examples
- Noun:
- The film depicted a gang of Teds hanging around the street corner.
- He dressed like a Ted, with his drape jacket and crepe-soled shoes.
Advanced Usage
- "Teddy boy": The full term for a "Ted." This is the more common and formal name for the subculture member.
- The Teddy boy style made a brief comeback in the 1970s.
Variants and Related Words
- Teddy boy (n): The full term for a member of this subculture.
- Teddy girl (n): A female member of the same subculture.
Synonyms
- Youth: A young person (general term).
- Rebel: A person who resists authority or convention (broader term, not specific to the subculture).
Notes on Different Meanings
- The entry word "ted" (lowercase) can also be a verb meaning to spread or turn grass for drying (to make hay). However, this is a completely separate and less common meaning. The primary definition provided here is for the proper noun "Ted" referring to the youth subculture member.
- Example of the verb: The farmer tedded the hay in the field.
Noun
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a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
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