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.

Why is a wee called a Jimmy Riddle?

Jimmy Riddle might seem like a real name of a person. However, this is not the case. This expression actually comes from Cockney rhyming slang. Cockney is a term for people from East London who have a particular accent and dialect of English.

What is Cockney slang for brother?

One and t'Other is Cockney slang for Brother.

What is a Jimmy Riddler?

Jimmy Riddle (plural Jimmy Riddles) (Cockney rhyming slang) A piddle; an act of urination.

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.

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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 custard mean in Cockney?

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

How much is a bottle in Cockney slang?

bottle = two pounds, or earlier tuppence (2d), from the cockney rhyming slang: bottle of spruce = deuce (= two pounds or tuppence).

What is Jimmy time?

After his girlfriend leaves for the weekend, an ex-college party boy is guided through an eventful evening by his three best friends, in order to reclaim his freedom.

Who played the spoons on Hee Haw?

James Lawrence Riddle (September 3, 1918 – December 10, 1982) was an American country musician and multi-instrumentalist best known for his appearances on the country music and comedy television show Hee Haw.

What is a Peter in Cockney slang?

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

What is a donkey in Cockney slang?

donkey is Cockney Rhyming Slang for Stupid! Jacks.

Why do Cockneys call glasses 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'.

Does Tiddle mean wee?

Tiddle is British slang for to urinate.

What does Jimmy it up mean?

It's a thing but if you order a sandwich and say Jimmy it up, it actually means to add onions, sauce, peppers, & oregano-basil.

Where does Jimmy come from?

Jimmy is a boy's name of Hebrew origin and a derivation of James. Associated with victory and change, Jimmy means “he who supplants” which indicates someone who may forcefully take a position or role belonging to someone else.

What is a Jimmy truck?

A conventional road tractor, with the engine in front of the cab. Jimmy. A GMC road tractor. Juice Box.

How do you say Girl in Cockney?

Ocean Pearl is Cockney slang for Girl.

What does bubble mean in Cockney?

(Cockney rhyming slang) A laugh.

Why is carpet 3 slang?

(It doesn't ever seem to have meant so long a sentence as three years.) The word was later extended to other instances of the number three. These seem originally to have been Australian and include a sum of three pounds, or odds of three to one, or car dealers' slang for a sum of three hundred pounds.

What does Dicky mean in Cockney?

dicky (plural dickies) (colloquial) A louse. (Cockney rhyming slang) Dicky dirt = a shirt, meaning a shirt with a collar.

What does treacle mean in Cockney slang?

(Cockney rhyming slang) Sweetheart (from treacle tart).

What does dog and bone mean in Cockney?

Noun. 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 is a gorilla in money terms?

Gorilla: A thousand dollars.

What is a joey in money terms?

Joey - 3d or threepence. Tanner - 6d or sixpence. Bob - one shilling. Half a dollar - half a crown.