What is the meaning of COCKNEY. Phrases containing COCKNEY
See meanings and uses of COCKNEY!Slangs & AI meanings
 Lot (Cockney Back-slang), a Share.
  A Penny. (Cockney Back-slang)
 (Cockney Rhyming slang) Pocket (rarely used)
 (Twist and Twirl) Girl (Cockney Rhyming slang)
 Woman (Cockney Back-slang)
  (Tuppeny Loaf) Head (Cockney Rhyming Slang from Loaf of Bread)
There are lots of words that make up cockney rhyming slang. These are basically rhyming words like "butchers hook" which means "look". If you are in London and you hear someone talk about a Septic they are probably talking about you - because it's short for "Septic tank" which equals "yank", which is our word for an American. How do you like that!
London Cockney slang is mainly comprised of: ) Words from Romany, such as 'chavvy' a child, and'mush' a friend. ) Words from Yiddish such as 'gazump'. ) Minced oaths and euphemisms, such as'Blimey' from God blind me. ) Armed forces slang picked up in Asia and consisting of Arabic andHindu words such as 'bint' which is Arabic for a girl. ) Abbreviations sometimes with 'o' appended,such as 'aggro' aggravation. ) Back slang, such as 'yob' a boy. ) Run together phrases such as'wotcha' originally the greeting 'watch cheer!'. The origins of Cockney rhyming slang are unknown,the general rumour is of a thieves' code, but no evidence exists of such a code and it is more likely tofind its origins in early th century word play so popular in London during the s.
 Suit (Cockney Rhyming slang)
 Pillow (Cockney Rhyming slang)
  Get away! Quick! (Cockney Back-slang)
  (Cockney Rhyming slang) A cake
  Thief (Cockney Rhyming slang)
  Hat (Cockney Rhyming slang)
  Beer (Cockney Back-slang)
There are lots of words that make up cockney rhyming slang. These are basically rhyming words like "butchers hook" which means "look". If you are in London and you hear someone talk about a Septic they are probably talking about you - because it's short for "Septic tank" which equals "yank", which is our word for an American. How do you like that!
 (Cockney Rhyming slang) Bitch
n person from the East End of London. Strictly speaking, someone “born within the sound of the bells of Bow Church.” A more modern definition might be “born within the sound of a racist beating,” “born in the back of a stolen Mercedes” or perhaps “born within the range of a Glock semi-automatic.” Cockneys have a distinctive accent, which other Brits are all convinced that they can mimic after a few pints.
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One born within hearing distance of Bow-bells; a cockney.
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A native or resident of the city of London; -- used contemptuously.
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Characteristic of, or resembling, cockneys.
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The bells of Bow Church in London; cockneydom.
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Of or relating to, or like, cockneys.
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of Cockney
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A cockney.
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The characteristics, manners, or dialect, of a cockney.
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The region or home of cockneys; cockneys, collectively.
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To form with the manners or character of a cockney.
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The land of cockneys; cockneydom; -- a term applied to London and its suburbs.
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An effeminate person; a spoilt child.
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