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OP A post by Meta4 (good moniker, Meta) under Q&A, regarding Rhyming slang, reminded me that I was exposed to the fun of this dialect from an early age.
I remember "plates", "butcher's" and many others. For our friends in the Colonies, it might be appropriate to explain that the slang uses phrases that rhyme with the word, and then shortens the phrase - thus "plates" would mean "feet" - (plates of meat), and to "have a butcher's" would mean to inspect - (look = butcher's hook).
A man's spouse would be the "trouble" (and strife), and he would go to the pub with his "China" (plate).
Anybody in earshot of Bow Bells or anywhere else on the Isles care to add some more? - the list could be endless...
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Cockney Rhyming Slang David108 06/05/00 07:03 AM Re: Cockney Rhyming Slang Jackie 06/05/00 06:42 PM Re: Cockney Rhyming Slang jmh 06/05/00 09:41 PM Re: Cockney Rhyming Slang Jackie 06/08/00 11:55 PM
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