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What is cockney rhyming slang?

A Cockney is anybody that was/is born within the sound of the famous Bow Bells in the east-end of London, UK. The Cockneys have their own secret language known only to the working class and lower class people of London (Cockney's) called Cockney rhyming slang.A few examples of some Cockney rhyming slang are:Apples 'n pears - stairsButcher's (butcher's hook) - lookChina (china plate) - mate (friend)Daisy roots - bootsFrog 'n toad - roadLoaf (loaf of bread) - headMince pies - eyesMothers ruin - ginMutt and Jeff - deafOld Joanna - pianoPlates of meat - feetRosie Lee - teaTaters (potatoes in the mould) - coldTea leaf - thiefTitfer (tit for tat) - hatTrouble and strife - wifeWhistle and flute - suitCockney is a sort of language originating in Cheapside or south London. It rhymes uncommon words with the referent to act as a sort of code. Examples, apples and pears means stairs but more recently Britney Spears is used as slang for stairs. Sometimes the whole rhyme stands as a substitute but mostly only one word is the replacement. China plate means mate but the word china is the only part used. Plate of meat means feet but only the word plates is used. Trouble and strife is used as a substitute for wife. Chalk farms is used for arms. Loaf of bread means head but loaf is the substitute word. Daily mail means tale.


Why do historians refer to Robert E Lee as Marse Robert?

Actually, "Marse" (Not Marsh) Robert, Marse being slang for "Master".


Are rebecca Lee bentham and Lee bentham related?

no, who is lee bentham?


What were Robert e lee's brother and sisters names?

Yes. General Robert Edward Lee had two sisters. The General's sister Anne married William Louis Marshall. His sister Catharine Mildred married Edward Vernon Childe. In order of birth, the children of Henry Lee and Anne Hill Carter were Algernon Sydney Lee, Sydney Smith Lee, Charles Carter Lee, Anne Kinloch Lee, Robert Edward Lee, and Catharine Mildred. General Lee also had one half-sister through his father's first marriage to cousin Matilda Ludwell Lee. The General's half-sister Lucy married Bernard Moore Carter. In order of birth, his half-siblings were Nathaniel Green Lee, Philip Ludwell Lee, Lucy Grymes Lee, and Henry Lee.


Why was Lee county named after Robert E. Lee?

because robert e lee went to lee county alot and was a general.

Related Questions

What is Rhyming slang for tea?

The English London Cockney rhyming slang is: tea leaf meaning thief.


What is a British slang word for a tea?

In cockney rhyming slang (East London) it is "Rosie Lee".


What are the lagueges spoken in England?

The languages spoken in England are international much like as in the USA.Our native language is English.Here in London there is also the "Cockney rhyming slang"...which is a secret language known and spoken by the "Cockney's"...a Cockney is anybody that was born within the sound of the "Bow Bells" in the east-end of London,traditionally the working-class people.An example of Cockney rhyming slang could go like this "Come down them apples n pears,getcha daisy-roots on ya plates of meat,pop to the shop for some Rosie-Lee rags n once your back il make ya a nice hot cuppa Rosie"....................Which when translated means "Come downstairs,put your boots on your feet,go to the shop for some T-bags and when you get back i'l make you a nice cup of hot tea.".


Can you give a Cockney rhyming slang list?

1. Rub a Dub- Pub 2. Beauties and Beasts- Priests 3. Bright and Breezy- Easy 4. Cobbler's Awl- Ball 5. Gregory Peck- Neck 6. Dog and Bone- Phone 7. Hampton Wick- Prick 8. Barney Rubble- Trouble 9. Skin and Blister- Sister 10. Song and Dance- Chance 11. Britney Spears- Beers 12. Rosy Lee- Tea 13. Ruby Murray- Curry 14. Pieces of Eight- Weight 15. Hampstead Heath- Teeth Hope this will help you do your Cockney rhyming slang thing.


What is cockney rhyming slang?

A Cockney is anybody that was/is born within the sound of the famous Bow Bells in the east-end of London, UK. The Cockneys have their own secret language known only to the working class and lower class people of London (Cockney's) called Cockney rhyming slang.A few examples of some Cockney rhyming slang are:Apples 'n pears - stairsButcher's (butcher's hook) - lookChina (china plate) - mate (friend)Daisy roots - bootsFrog 'n toad - roadLoaf (loaf of bread) - headMince pies - eyesMothers ruin - ginMutt and Jeff - deafOld Joanna - pianoPlates of meat - feetRosie Lee - teaTaters (potatoes in the mould) - coldTea leaf - thiefTitfer (tit for tat) - hatTrouble and strife - wifeWhistle and flute - suitCockney is a sort of language originating in Cheapside or south London. It rhymes uncommon words with the referent to act as a sort of code. Examples, apples and pears means stairs but more recently Britney Spears is used as slang for stairs. Sometimes the whole rhyme stands as a substitute but mostly only one word is the replacement. China plate means mate but the word china is the only part used. Plate of meat means feet but only the word plates is used. Trouble and strife is used as a substitute for wife. Chalk farms is used for arms. Loaf of bread means head but loaf is the substitute word. Daily mail means tale.


How do you pronounce scapulae?

Sca (rhyming with the 'a' in 'apple')- pu (the 'u' rhyming with 'you')- lae (rhyming with 'lie').


Who wrote cider with rosie?

Laurie Lee


Who wrote book Cider with Rosie?

Laurie Lee.


What is the name of the fairies on barbie fashion fairy tale?

Meoldy and Rosie Lee


Who is Rosie Pinchfinder?

Rosie Lea Pinchfinder is the accountant for MAD Style on the show True Jackson, VP. Rosie Lea (Burnside) Pinchfinder = Louis George Pinchfinder Marie Jolie Hepburn = Alexander Lee Burnside


What books have names in title?

Alice in Wonderland - Lewis Carol Cider With Rosie - Laurie Lee


What is a rhyming metaphor?

A metaphor that rhymes. E.g. "I couldn't see tree number three before Lee drank tea."