What does dog and bone mean in Cockney?

dog and bone (plural dog and bones) (Cockney rhyming slang, Australian rhyming slang) A telephone. Oi, keep the noise down! I'm talking to my old lady on the dog and bone.

What does dog mean in Cockney?

Cherry Hogg is Cockney slang for Dog.

What is the Cockney Translation for dog and bone?

Dog and Bone is Cockney slang for Phone.

What is bull and cow in Cockney rhyming slang?

" A bull and cow " Meaning: Cockney rhyming slang for a row or argument. Example: They were shouting and screaming at each other - a real bull and cow.

What does whistle and flute mean in Cockney?

Whistle and Flute is Cockney slang for Suit.

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How much money is a bullseye?

The bullseye in darts is divided into two sections. The outer green ring of the bullseye is worth 25 points, and an inner red circle worth 50 points. In a game of 501 or 301, each player gets to throw three darts per turn.

Why are suits called whistles?

slang A suit. The phrase comes from rhyming slang in which "flute" rhymes with "suit." Primarily heard in UK.

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.

What does Dicky Bird mean in Cockney?

A dicky bird was a generic term for any little bird, such as a sparrow or chickadee, that was common in England in the 1700s. Dicky bird came to be slang for word due to the common Cockney practice of replacing one word with another rhyming word. Because word rhymed with bird, it was an appropriate substitute.

What does apples and pears mean in Cockney slang?

The rhyming phrase "apples and pears" was used to mean "stairs". Following the pattern of omission, "and pears" is dropped, thus the spoken phrase "I'm going up the apples" means "I'm going up the stairs". The following are further common examples of these phrases: Slang word.

Why is it called dog and bone?

Meaning – Telephone. This expression is an example of Cockney (or London) rhyming slang.

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.

How do you say hello in Cockney slang?

. 'Hiya' or 'Hey up' – these informal greetings both mean 'hello' and are especially popular in the north of England.

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."

Why is money called Lolly?

lolly = money. More popular in the 1960s than today. Precise origin unknown. Possibly rhyming slang linking lollipop to copper.

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's the lemon Cockney?

Lemon and Lime is Cockney slang for Crime.

What does alright treacle mean?

Definition of treacle

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

What is egg in Cockney slang?

Clothes Peg is Cockney slang for Egg.

Are whistles British?

Whistles is a contemporary fashion brand, based in London.

How do you whistle with your fingers?

Press the tips of your fingers up against the tip of your tongue and curl your tongue back. Squeeze the corners of your mouth hard and tight against your thumb and forefinger. Wrap your lips around your fingers to make as small of an opening as possible. BLOW!

Are whistles fast fashion?

And yet Whistles isn't a fast fashion brand. No, it isn't.