What does cup of Rosie mean?

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 rhyming slang for tea?

Rosie Lee is Cockney Rhyming Slang for Tea!

What is Cockney rhyming slang for coffee?

Sticky Toffee is Cockney Rhyming Slang for Coffee!

Why do they 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.

What is poppy in Cockney rhyming slang?

From cockney rhyming slang, bread and honey = money, and which gave rise to the secondary rhyming slang 'poppy', from poppy red = bread. Bread also has associations with money, which in a metaphorical sense can be traced back to the Bible.

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Why are eyes called bins?

On the subject of 'bins' this expression is the cockney rhyming slang for glasses, as in reading glasses, so if someone is having trouble looking up a number in a telephone book you might say put on your 'bins'.

Why is a haircut called a Barnet?

Popular culture. In 1896, a film was made about Barnet Fair, entitled Barnet Horse Fair. The term 'Barnet Fair', normally shortened to 'Barnet', has become rhyming slang for 'hair'.

Why does rabbit mean talk?

In British English, "to rabbit (on about something)" is "to talk", and it appears that it comes from rhyming slang ("rabbit & pork" = "talk", shortened to "rabbit").

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.

Why do we say Mutton Jeff?

"Mutt and Jeff" is Cockney rhyming slang for "deaf"

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 toffee mean in Cockney rhyming slang?

Everton Toffee is Cockney Rhyming Slang for Coffee!

What does custard mean in Cockney?

"No one's watching the custard" means "no one's watching the TV." "Custard and jelly" rhymes with "telly."

What does knackered mean in British slang?

Definition of knackered

British. : tired, exhausted. Synonyms & Antonyms Don't Get Tired Defining Knackered Example Sentences Learn More About knackered.

What does your fit mean in England?

1. Fit (adj) So, in the UK fit doesn't just mean that you go to the gym a lot. Fit is a way of saying that a person is attractive, or sexy. E.g. “That guy is sooo fit.

What does Kip mean in British?

British. : sleep —sometimes used with down kip down on a spare bed— Alice Glenday. kip.

What's the lemon Cockney?

Lemon and Lime is Cockney slang for Crime.

Why is a pound called a nicker?

Not pluralised for a number of pounds, eg., 'It cost me twenty nicker..' From the early 1900s, London slang, precise origin unknown. Possibly connected to the use of nickel in the minting of coins, and to the American slang use of nickel to mean a $5 dollar note, which at the late 1800s was valued not far from a pound.

What does alright treacle mean?

Definition of treacle

noun. contrived or unrestrained sentimentality: a movie plot of the most shameless treacle.

What does bunny wagging tail mean?

Tail-wagging

If you notice your rabbit wagging her little tail, she's not showing you she's happy, she's doing this as a sign of defiance. If you're putting her back inside her run after a fun garden roaming session and she wags her tail, she's back-talking you: 'I don't want to go in yet!

What does rabbit tail-wagging mean?

Tail-wagging is a sign of contempt. It's less serious than turning and flicking the back feet, but when rabbits wag their tails, you're being told off.

What does rabbit and pork mean?

Rabbit and Pork is Cockney slang for Talk.

How do you say it's cold in Cockney?

Taters in the Mould is Cockney slang for Cold.

What does Kermit mean in rhyming slang?

Kermit is Cockney slang for Road.