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A watch is a Kettle in Cockney rhyming slang: KETTLE & HOB becomes FOB WATCH. The old fashioned watch that hung on a persons waistcoat.
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A watch is called a Kettle because kettles are often mistaken for watches. In order to simplify things, watch was later renamed to kettle. This watch/kettle confusion dates back 1963.
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Why is a watch called a kettle in cockney rhyming slang?
Kettle and hob - fob (watch)
In cockney slang what does kettle mean?
Kettle and Hob - Fob Watch.
What is the slang word for watch?
Kettle
Is there a kettle called kelsey?
yes there is a kettle called kelsey
What are kettle drums called in an orchestra?
A kettle drum is called a timpani
Why a paint kettle is called a kettle?
A paint kettle is called a "kettle" because it resembles the shape of a traditional tea kettle, typically with a spout and handle, making it easy to pour paint from. Its design and function are similar to a kettle used for boiling water, hence the name.
Why is kettle also known as a wrist watch?
"Kettle" is also known as a "wrist watch" in slang terminology typically used in prisons. This term is used to refer to the timekeeping duties assigned to inmates within correctional facilities. It is called a wrist watch because the inmates responsible for monitoring time would essentially act as human timekeepers, much like watches worn on the wrist.
Why are kettle lakes called kettle lakes?
i think it is because they look like kettles
What do you call to the big kettle?
A big kettle, to make a lot of tea, is called an urn
What is a sharp pyramid called?
kettle
Can water be turned into gas?
Yes boil the kettle and watch the steam, its a gas.
Where did the expression the cat called the kettle black come from?
No cat is involved in the name calling. It was the pot that called the kettle black. Like the cat who called the kitten furry.
