Cockney Rhyming Slang
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Speak like a Cockney
Below you will see examples of how this is used and also some video clips of popular television programs where they speak with cockney rhyming slang..
Contents at a Glance
A few examples of Cockney rhyming slang.
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The Language of London: Cockney Rhyming Slang
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This is my all time favorite television show. A comedy based around two brothers Del-boy and Rodney who live in Peckham, south London in a tower block. Del-Boy, is an opportunistic entrepreneur. If you have never watched any of the programs, you should. This is British humor and was one of the most popular watched programs in Britain.
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Cockney rhyming slang quiz
Now it is time for a quiz. Can you get the right answers to these cockney words? I'll warn you, there are some trick questions here.
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Who is tweeting about cockney rhyming slang
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- JP_Watford
- “@Hardy_x: @Wilb92 having a Tom tit” bit of cockney rhyming slang ;)
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- isafitzzz
- @LutherBlacklock @mikehutchy @petermorgan7 ... BARNEY Rubble= trouble, Cockney rhyming slang
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- BlindAssassinUK
- Just now realised why euro loo bot is following me. Damn you, cockney rhyming slang.
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- BernieLentils
- ...And I've seldom accepted the wisdom of a man who has become Cockney rhyming slang for needing to visit the toilet.
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- Talesoftherapy
- @DBTandTrying @oneiroidstate I think he is referring to the cockney rhyming slang for piles. His I assume?
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Eastenders
This is a evening soap opera in Britain and is based in, as the name suggests, in the east end of London. One of the most popular programs on British television for many years. All about the people in Albert Square. To read more about current programs click here.
Have you heard cockney rhyming slang?
Do you use it?
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Angel_Lou
Feb 3, 2011 @ 2:27 am | delete
- Cockney slang sounds really nice to me. Fools and horses is indeed the best TV show of all times. Rodney and Delboy are in fact from Peckham:))
Good job though, keeep up the good work! Bravo!
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miss_marple Feb 4, 2011 @ 3:04 am | delete
- You're right! Well spotted. Thanks for stopping by.
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