peaky blinder

Harry Fowles, notorious peaky blinder, wearing his peaky blinder (cap)

Meaning

Noun

  • A member of the Peaky Blinders gang.
  • A peaked cap like that worn by a peaky blinder, especially when worn with the peak pulled down to the side of the head.
  • Any ruffian or street gang member.

Origin

  • From the name of a street gang in Birmingham, the Peaky Blinders.

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