dead-end (of or characteristic of slums or slum
life)
kids of
London of mid-20th century, taking their name from costume (characteristic of the
Edwardian period) that is, with variations, their
uniform tightly buttoned, knee-length coat with soft, black-velvet collar; double-breasted, pearl-
gray waistcoat (vest); and tight trousers. See also
Edwardian period in this glossary.
persons wearing clothes of
Edwardian style;
Teddy boys. The name comes from the costume (characteristic of the
Edwardian period) that is, with variations, their
uniform tightly buttoned, knee-length coat with soft, black-velvet collar; double-breasted, pearl-
gray waistcoat (vest); and tight trousers. See also
Edwardian period and
Teddy boy in this glossary.
a
reference to the
Teddy boys of the 1950s and 1960s in Britain.