Rhyming slang is a form of slang word construction in the English language. It is especially prevalent among Cockneys in England, and was first used in the early 19th century in the East End of London; hence its alternative name, Cockney rhyming slang.
What do you call London slang?
When most people hear the words ‘London slang’ they associate it with cockney rhyming slang, a form of slang that uses rhyming words in place of the actual word you mean to say. For example, ‘stairs’ would become ‘apples and pears’.
Where did London slang come from?
From the market traders to the criminals of London, the East Ender found an ingenious way to elude others from understanding what they were talking about. Since then, the linguistic evolution of Cockney Rhyming slang into the vernacular has provided English speakers throughout the country with many common phrases.
What is Cockney rhyming slang for the London Underground?
Proper noun. the Oxo cube. (Cockney rhyming slang) The London Underground rail network.
How do Londoners say hello?
Hiya! This is a very common way of saying “hello”, especially in the North of England. It is also used a lot in text messaging.
What is Cockney for bed?
Uncle Ned
‘Uncle’ is used a lot in rhyming slang. Other examples include “Uncle Ben” (ten), “Uncle Fred” (bread) and “Uncle Ned” (bed).
What do they call condoms in London?
Rubber
Rubber. This is an informal way of saying condom on the US – so a rubber is a contraceptive. We just call them condoms in the UK.
What does bloody mean in London?
Bloody. Don’t worry, it’s not a violent word… it has nothing to do with “blood”.”Bloody” is a common word to give more emphasis to the sentence, mostly used as an exclamation of surprise. Something may be “bloody marvellous” or “bloody awful“. Having said that, British people do sometimes use it when expressing anger…
What do they call kissing in London?
Snogging
This is the British version of ‘making out’. Known as being a common term among the Brits, but for Americans it’s like a piece of verbal candy. It is deemed a ‘lusty and hearty’ type of kiss.
What does Bullocks mean in London?
bol·locks ˈbä-ləks. chiefly British, usually vulgar : testicles. chiefly British, usually vulgar : nonsense.
What’s Cockney for toilet?
Khazi. Another slightly dated alternative word to the toilet, ‘khazi’ (also spelt karzy, kharsie or carzey) is derived from the low Cockney word ‘carsey’, meaning a privy. It has its roots in the nineteenth century, but gained popular usage during the twentieth century.
What does Bunnying mean in Cockney?
Ever wondered where the phrase “rabbiting on” comes from? It’s actually from the Cockney rhyming slang “rabbit & pork “– talk – but your bunny has plenty to say, even if it can’t speak out loud.
What is Cockney for pub?
Rub-a-Dub
Rub-a-Dub – pub.
How do Londoners say thank you?
Thanks / Many thanks / Thanks so much
You’re likely to hear the shortened version “thanks” more than you hear people say “thank you”. It’s often combined with something else, like “many thanks” or “thanks so much”, although if you hear someone say “thanks a lot” they are usually being sarcastic.
How do Brits say good morning?
Bore da
Bore da (bore-eh-dah) – Good Morning. Nos Da – Good Night. Diolch (dee-olch) (“ch” pronounced like gargling water) – Thank you.
What is wife in Cockney?
About Trouble & Strife 3
Trouble and Strife is cockney rhyming slang for wife.
What is jam jar slang for?
(Cockney rhyming slang) A car.
What does Doris mean in slang?
One’s girlfriend, wife or significant other
(Britain, slang) One’s girlfriend, wife or significant other.
What is a love glove?
(slang) A condom.
What do they call balls in the UK?
Bollocks (/ˈbɒləks/) is a word of Middle English origin, meaning “testicles”.
What do the British call fanny packs?
bumbag
A waist bag, or fanny pack (American English), belt bag, moon bag, belly bag (American English), or bumbag (British English) is a small fabric pouch worn like a belt around the waist by use of a strap above the hips that is secured usually with some sort of buckle.