What does Rabbit mean in Cockney slang?

If you don't already know the relevance of the word "rabbit" in the title, "rabbit and pork" is rhyming slang for "talk" (and is variously used to mean "speech", "conversation", etc.).

What does rabbit mean in British slang?

Definition of rabbit on

British, informal. : to talk for too long about something that is not important or interesting —often + about He rabbited on about all his problems.

Why is rabbit slang for 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").

What does Kermit mean in Cockney rhyming slang?

Kermit is Cockney slang for Road.

What is a donkey in Cockney slang?

donkey is Cockney Rhyming Slang for Stupid!

Cockney Rhyming Slang

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.

How do you say Girl in Cockney?

Ocean Pearl is Cockney slang for Girl.

What's the lemon Cockney?

Lemon and Lime is Cockney slang for Crime.

What is pudding in Cockney rhyming slang?

Gooseberry Puddin' is Cockney Rhyming Slang for Woman! Alexei Sayle.

What is a cockle in Cockney slang?

Cockle is Cockney slang for 10 pounds (tenner).

What does it mean when a guy calls you rabbit?

a rabbit, especially a small or young one. Slang: Sometimes Disparaging and Offensive. a pretty, appealing, or alluring young woman, often one ostensibly engaged in a sport or similar activity: beach bunny; ski bunny.

Do you have a rabbit to Cockney rhyming slang?

If you don't already know the relevance of the word "rabbit" in the title, "rabbit and pork" is rhyming slang for "talk" (and is variously used to mean "speech", "conversation", etc.).

Where does rabbiting come from?

rabbit on. To talk continually for an excessive or irritating length of time. Originally derived from the Cockney rhyming slang term "rabbit and pork," meaning "talk." Primarily heard in UK.

Is rabbit a euphemism?

The term "rabbit test" was first recorded in 1949, and was the origin of a common euphemism, "the rabbit died," for a positive pregnancy test. The phrase was, in fact, based on a common misconception about the test.

What does Tommy Tank mean?

Tommy Tank is Cockney slang for Bank.

More slang for bank. More definitions for Tommy Tank.

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.

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 is a sherbet in Cockney slang?

"Sherbet" as slang for alcoholic drinks

Sherbet has been used in parts of both the UK and Australia as slang for an alcoholic drink, especially beer.

What is egg in Cockney slang?

Clothes Peg is Cockney slang for Egg.

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."

How do Cockneys say water?

Londoners (Cockneys) say "water" in a way which sounds like "waugh-a". It rhymes with "daughter" (without the "'t" being pronounced) "daugh-a".

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 alright treacle mean?

Definition of treacle

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

What is a Peter in Cockney slang?

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