Here’s a guide to the most commonly-used Cockney rhyming slang:
- “Apples and pears” (stairs)
- “Army and navy” (gravy)
- “Basin of gravy” (baby)
- “Bees and honey” (money)
- “Borrow and beg” (egg)
- “Bottle and stopper” (copper)
- “Box of toys” (noise)
- “Can’t keep still” (treadmill)
What is Cockney rhyming slang 10?
ayrton senna/ayrton = tenner (ten pounds, £10) – cockney rhyming slang created in the 1980s or early 90s, from the name of the peerless Brazilian world champion Formula One racing driver, Ayrton Senna (1960-94), who won world titles in 1988, 90 and 91, before his tragic death at San Marino in 1994.
What is 3 in Cockney rhyming slang?
The cockney rhyming slang for drag was carpet bag. The number 3 and 3/1 later became known as carpet.
What is Cockney slang for friend?
china plate – mate (friend)
How do you say hello in Cockney?
‘Hiya’ or ‘Hey up’ – these informal greetings both mean ‘hello’ and are especially popular in the north of England.
Why is 20 quid called a score?
£20 is sometimes referred to as a “score”, although strictly this is not a slang term for money, as ‘score’ is a normal word for twenty.
How do you say Girl in Cockney?
Twist and Twirl is Cockney slang for Girl.
What is egg in Cockney slang?
Clothes Peg is Cockney slang for Egg.
How do you say good morning in Cockney?
“Day’s a-dawning” (morning)
What is fart in Cockney?
The term “raspberry” derives from the Cockney rhyming slang “raspberry tart” for “fart” (that is, “blowing a fart”).
What is the Cockney slang for wife?
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Trouble and Strife is cockney rhyming slang for wife. We chose this name because it acknowledges the reality of conflict in relations between women and men. As radical feminists, our politics come directly from this tension between men’s power and women’s resistance.
What do British guys call their girlfriends?
‘Dear’ is the only real addition to the standard ‘darling’ that most couples will need, with perhaps a ‘love’ and a standard ‘darling’ thrown in here and there. Come the 60-year anniversary, many British couples are content with a few grunts over the breakfast tea and toast.
Why do Brits say innit?
“Innit” is an abbreviation of “isn’t it” most commonly used amongst teenagers and young people. This phrase is used to confirm or agree with something that another person has just said. “It’s really cold today.” “Innit.”
What is a lemon in Cockney?
Etymology. “Do me a favour” (rhyming with “lemon flavour”) in Cockney rhyming slang.
What is mum in Cockney slang?
Finger and Thumb is Cockney slang for Mum.
Commonly shortened to “finger”.
What is dinner in Cockney?
Lilley and Skinner is Cockney slang for Dinner.
How much is 4 bob in today?
4 bob is 20 cents.
How much money is a Bob?
In the old English money system, a “bob” was the slang term for a shilling. In today’s decimal currency, a shilling or “bob” would be worth 5 pence.
Why is a fiver called a bluey?
A five pound note is also sometimes referred to as a bluey for the obvious reason that they used to be the colour blue. In cockney rhyming slang five pounds can also be referred to as a deep sea diver, rhythming with fiver, however this is not a common slang term.
What is the Cockney slang 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 is Cockney slang for hair?
Barnet Fair – hair
This is usually shortened to ‘barnet’ and is a really common cockney slang word.