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What is a Greaser and how was the word used in the 1950's and 1960's?
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In England a greaser was the term used to describe what was seen at the time, as a rebellious group of youths. This subculture evolved into the Ton-Up boys of the 50's, which again became the Rockers and rival Mods.
In America they were a subculture of mainly ethnic white youths from the northeastern and southern united states. As this group of rebellious youths spread they became known as 'hoods'.
In both countries they got the name greaser from their hairstyles. They grew their hair longer than the normal fashion of the times, and combed it back in a quiff which was creamed, gelled, or waxed into place.
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∙ 12y agoit comes from their hairstyles because they put grease in their hair.
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