ted

A shortening of "teddy boy," a young man of the mid-20th century known for his rebelliousness and interest in rock 'n' roll music and Edwardian fashion. "Ted" and "Teddy," nicknames for "Edward," refer to Britain's stylish Edward VII. A: "Can you believe that Dad is the ted in that picture? Look at him, standing outside the club, smoking!" B: "And wearing some sweet pointy shoes!"

See also:

teddy boy
prostie
prosties
reg
there is a black sheep in every flock
the black sheep
a/the black sheep
black sheep
sow (one's) wild oats
sow your wild oats

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