What is Cockney slang for custard?
“Battle cruiser” rhymes with “boozer,” another word for a pub or bar. “No one’s watching the custard” means “no one’s watching the TV.” “Custard and jelly” rhymes with “telly.”
What is the Kermit in Cockney slang?
Kermit is Cockney slang for Road.
Why is tea called Rosie Lee?
For anyone familiar with cockney rhyming slang will know that tea is called ‘Rosie Lee’ because it rhymes with ‘cup of tea’. And that’s why I decided to call my little tea company Rosie Loves Tea!
What is Cockney slang for ice cream?
This week’s Cockney rhyming slang is ice cream. Ice cream is Cockney rhyming slang for geezer, which is the British equivalent of the American slang word dude; not to be confused with the way Americans use “geezer” to refer to an old man.
What’s the lemon and lime Cockney?
Lemon and Lime is Cockney slang for Crime.
What does treacle mean in Cockney slang?
Sweetheart
(Cockney rhyming slang) Sweetheart (from treacle tart).
What is pudding in Cockney rhyming slang?
Gooseberry Puddin’ is Cockney Rhyming Slang for Woman!
What does have a kip mean?
1British a sleep or nap: I might have a little kip. [mass noun] : he was trying to get some kip.
What is a treacle in Cockney rhyming slang?
(Cockney rhyming slang) Sweetheart (from treacle tart).
What is a tea leaf slang?
Tea Leaf is Cockney slang for Thief.
What are some modern examples of Cockney rhyming slang?
More recent celebrity inspired phrases include “Britney Spears” (beers) and “Danny Glover” (Lover). Such modern terms demonstrate how Cockney rhyming slang is fluid and often being added to- although no doubt some purists would be dismissive of these new-fangled modern terms! Below is a basic A-Z of Cockney Rhyming Slang.
Why is Cockney slang so cool?
It’s not all money, though; a lot of Cockney slang has to do with genitalia and bodily functions. No matter the reason it exists, being able to effect a proper Cockney accent has for decades been considered a certain kind of “cool.”
What are the different levels of cockney slang?
Each slang is ranked and rated by real Cockney speakers. Rate any slang as: CLASSIC: Widely-used and recognised as Cockney Rhyming Slang from the good old days. Example: Apples and Pears. MODERN: It might be brand new rhyming slang but if you’ve heard it used, rate it Modern. Example: Pete Tong.
What does Ruby mean in Cockney rhyming slang?
It’s not surprising therefore that, in Cockney rhyming slang, Ruby’s name became synonymous with the dish. More recent celebrity inspired phrases include “Britney Spears” (beers) and “Danny Glover” (Lover).