What does treacle mean in Cockney rhyming slang?

(Cockney rhyming slang) Sweetheart (from treacle tart). Listen, treacle, this is the last time I'll warn you! (obsolete) Synonym of theriac: an antidote for poison, especially snakebite; a supposedly universal antidote.

What does treacle mean in London?

Definition of treacle

1 chiefly British. a : molasses. b : a blend of molasses, invert sugar, and corn syrup used as syrup.

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.

Is treacle a term of endearment?

It's almost certainly Cockney rhyming slang, rhyming with "sweetheart", and therefore a term of affection.

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.).

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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.

What's the lemon Cockney?

Lemon and Lime is Cockney slang for Crime.

What do British people call their wife?

British terms of endearment: 'Sweetheart', 'love', 'darling'… English Live.

What do you call a British girl?

Bird. This is British slang for a girl or a woman.

What is a sweetie British slang?

Definition of sweetie

1 sweeties plural, British : sweet sense 1a. 2 : sweetheart.

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 200 called a bottle?

bottle = two pounds, or earlier tuppence (2d), from the cockney rhyming slang: bottle of spruce = deuce (= two pounds or tuppence). Spruce probably mainly refers to spruce beer, made from the shoots of spruce fir trees which is made in alcoholic and non-alcoholic varieties.

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").

What does alright treacle mean?

Definition of treacle

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

Why is treacle called treacle?

Etymology. Historically, the Middle English term treacle was used by herbalists and apothecaries to describe a medicine (also called theriac or theriaca), composed of many ingredients, that was used as an antidote for poisons, snakebites, and various other ailments.

What does slice mean in cockney rhyming slang?

"I called someone a 'slice', in cockney rhyming slang it means you are not all with it. So they said 'hold on, slice? ', the headphones come off, and then they say 'you can have slice'." A 'slice' is absolutely a thing ( Rex)

How do Brits say drunk?

Pissed / Pished

However it is probably the most commonly used word in the UK to describe being drunk.

Why do Brits say bruv?

'Bruv' – it's a shortened version of brother. Note the spelling B-R-U-V. Often, in informal writing such as song lyrics and text messages, the spelling of words is shortened. In this case, U-V replaces O-T-H.

Why do British people say bloody?

Don't worry, it's not a violent word… it has nothing to do with “blood”.”Bloody” is a common word to give more emphasis to the sentence, mostly used as an exclamation of surprise. Something may be “bloody marvellous” or “bloody awful“. Having said that, British people do sometimes use it when expressing anger…

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 a cockle in Cockney slang?

Cockle is Cockney slang for 10 pounds (tenner).

What is a tea leaf slang?

tea leaf noun (PERSON)

UK slang. (in rhyming slang) a thief.

Why do Cockneys call 500 a monkey?

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.