Pot and Pan is Cockney slang for Old man (father or husband).
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What is mum in Cockney slang?
Finger and Thumb is Cockney slang for Mum.
Commonly shortened to “finger”.
What does Jekyll mean in Cockney slang?
If something is classed as Jekyll, it means it is false, a fake, not the real thing. It is second-level rhyming slang: Jekyll and Hyde = snide = fake.
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.
What is a Bob in Cockney slang?
bob = shilling (1/-), although in recent times now means a pound or a dollar in certain regions. Historically bob was slang for a British shilling (Twelve old pence, pre-decimalisation – and twenty shillings to a pound).
How do you say dad in slang?
synonyms for dad
- old man.
- papa.
- parent.
- daddy.
- pa.
- pop.
- pappy.
What is a lemon in Cockney?
Etymology. “Do me a favour” (rhyming with “lemon flavour”) in Cockney rhyming slang.
What is a Cockney Toby?
“”Toby” means “road” in this context, but it isn’t rhyming slang. It seems to come from about 1811. It is derived from the language of Irish travellers who use the word “tober” to mean road. Another related expression is the toby meaning highway robbery. High toby meaning highway robbery on horseback.
What are Jacobs in Cockney?
Jacobs is Cockney slang for Testicles.
Probably derived from the Cockney Rhyming Slang: Jacobs Cream Crackers = Knackers.
What is a ruby in Cockney?
A Ruby Murray – or a Ruby, for short – is a well-known Cockney phrase for a curry.
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.”
How do Cockneys say good morning?
“Day’s a-dawning” (morning)
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.
What is a 50 pound in Cockney slang?
What Cockney rhyming slang for money endures in the East End?
| Denomination | Cockney rhyming slang |
|---|---|
| £50 | Bullseye |
| £100 | Ton |
| £500 | Monkey |
| £1000 | Bag of sand |
What is 10 pound in Cockney?
Cockney Money Slang
The first things you gotta learn are that five pounds is a fiver, and ten pounds is a tenner. Then you gotta know the key money values: £20 is a Score, £25 is a Pony, £100 is a Ton, £500 is a Monkey, and £1000 is a Grand.
What do Brits call their fathers?
The UK generally goes with “mum” and “dad”, the Irish with “mam” (mammie).
What do they call dad in the UK?
British people call their mothers and fathers Mum (Mummy) and Dad (Daddy).
What is daddy slang?
Slang. an affectionate or familiar term of address to a boyfriend or male romantic partner, especially if he is older.
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 egg in Cockney slang?
Clothes Peg is Cockney slang for Egg.
What is Cockney slang for beer?
Pig’s Ear is Cockney slang for Beer.