What is a Peter in Cockney slang?

Peter is slang for 'safe', as in money box.

Why do Cockneys call a safe a Peter?

It's Cockney rhyming slang. A safe is called “a can”, which leads you in the obscure logic of East End language to be “peter pan” which is shortened to “Peter”. So a Peter man was a man who dealt with safes. Many Scottish safe crackers ended up in Peterhead prison….

Why do Cockneys call a cell a Peter?

Other indications of the fact these words originated here are words coming from cockney rhyming slang like 'Peter' for a safe or prison cell, a peter-man is a safecracker. Berkman uses 'Pete-man' for the same thing.

What is a Peter in slang?

noun (1) Definition of peter (Entry 2 of 3) often vulgar. : penis.

What is doing a Peter?

to diminish gradually and stop; dwindle to nothing; gradually come to an end (usually followed by out or away): The criticism seems to have petered out. The hearings petered to an inevitable conclusion. to tire; become exhausted (usually followed by out): I began to peter out after walking about 2 miles. GOOSES.

Cockney Rhyming Slang

What is Cockney slang for a safe?

Peter is slang for 'safe', as in money box.

What does Petter mean?

Definitions of petter. a lover who gently fondles and caresses the loved one. synonyms: fondler.

Why do Cockneys call a watch a kettle?

The term means watch, which stemmed from a 'fob' watch which was a pocket watch attached to the body with a small chain. The kettle used to boil on the hob of a stove… hence the rhyme.

Why do Cockneys call 25 a pony?

Whilst this is not cemented in fact, the widely held belief is that the terms came from soldiers returning to Britain from India. Old Indian rupee banknotes had animals on them and it is said that the 500 rupee note had a monkey on it and the 25 rupee featured a pony.

How do you say Girl in Cockney?

Ocean Pearl is Cockney slang for Girl.

Why do Cockneys call a house a drum?

Drum and Bass is Cockney slang for Place.

The word drum was originally used to describe a room or prison cell or even a road. It then became confined to only mean the home. Finally this was rhymed with Drum and Bass giving its modern interpretation.

What does take a Toby mean?

Ride the toby or ply the toby meaning practice highway robbery. There are many other related expressions centering around highway robbery.

What does Tommy Tank mean?

Tommy Tank is Cockney slang for Bank.

More slang for bank. More definitions for Tommy Tank.

What is a cup of Rosie?

For those who aren't familiar with cockney rhyming slang, 'Rosie' or 'Rosie Lee' translates to 'cup of tea'. When we say 'does anyone fancy a cup of Rosie? ' what we actually mean is 'Would anyone like a cup of tea?

What's the lemon Cockney?

Lemon and Lime is Cockney slang for Crime.

What is egg in Cockney slang?

Clothes Peg is Cockney slang for Egg.

What does petered out mean?

Definition of peter out

informal. : to gradually become smaller, weaker, or less before stopping or ending Their romantic relationship petered out after the summer. Interest in the sport is beginning to peter out.

Is Petters a word?

Yes, petter is in the scrabble dictionary.

What does it mean to be petted?

noun. Informal. kissing, caressing, and other sexual activity between partners that does not involve sexual intercourse.

What is a cockle in Cockney slang?

Cockle is Cockney slang for 10 pounds (tenner).

What does brown bread mean in Cockney?

Many of us know that "brown bread" is Cockney rhyming slang for dead, "china plate" for mate, and "bubble bath" for laugh.

What does bubble mean in Cockney?

(Cockney rhyming slang) A laugh.

What is a Jimmy in Cockney slang?

Source: Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable Author(s): Russ Willey. 'Piddle' in cockney rhyming slang, meaning to urinate.

What does Kermit mean in cockney rhyming slang?

Kermit is Cockney slang for Road.