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Stories, news, reminiscences and news about new slang that’s coming out all the time. If it’s happening, and its cockney, we’ll report it here.
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What is the Cockney Slang for Toilet?
Here in London we have dozens of names for the smallest room.
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The Cockney Alphabet
A is for ‘Orses, B fer Mutton, C fer Miles – it’s the cockney alphabet!
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Cockney Counting
A cockney rhyming slang counting known to be used in Hammersmith in the 1950s.
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The Thieves of Victorian London
Cockney slang is said to be a thieves cant. But who were the thieves?
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How to Say “I Love You” in Cockney
It’s Valentines’ Day – the perfect time to find out how to say “I love you”.
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Who Uses Cockney Rhyming Slang Today?
Is cockney rhyming slang still used? If so, who uses it? Let’s find out more.
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How To Say Hello In Cockney Rhyming Slang
One of the first questions people ask about cockney slang is how to say “Hello”
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Amber Heard is New Cockney Rhyming Slang
We officially nominate “Amber Heard” official Cockney Rhyming Slang for “Turd”.
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Cockney Adverts
The best and worst Cockney accents in TV ads from the 60s to the present day!
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Cockney Slang in Dickens – the Sayings of Sam Weller
Sam Weller is one of the most flamboyant Cockney characters in Dickens.
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New – The Cockney Lorem Ipsum Generator
Pure London-born Cockney Rhyming Slang Lorem Ipsum text to fill up your designs!
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Rediscovered English Words
We’re all thinking about words that have fallen out of fashion.
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Ride the Mail Rail Under London
You can ride around on a little train that used to carry the post under London.
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London Downpour Ends Heatwave
It’s carking down in London Town. Normality is restored.
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Big Ben’s Last Bong
Big Ben’s bell has bonged for ages but now it won’t bong for a bit of bird lime.
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London Night Tube Anniversary
The Night Tube is celebrating its eight millionth journey!
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London’s Urban Foxes on the Increase
There are upwards of 18 urban foxes per square km living in London.
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David Walliams’ Cockney Character
Kids have been learning to speak in slang after Walliams’ cockney character.
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Has the Cockney Voice Gone for Good?
Cole Moreton bemoans the loss of cockney voices in the Radio Times.
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Cockney Rhyming Grub
Food inspired by cockney rhyming slang is being cooked up in Bedfordshire.
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Andy Murray’s Trouble and Strife is Cooking a Bin Lid
Andy Murray’s Trouble and Strife is Cooking a Bin Lid.
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Andre Agassi’s Barnet was a Syrup
Andre Agassi’s Barnet was a Syrup
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The Queen’s Clobber
The Queen did not wear her official robes as she gave us her thoughts on Brexit.
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Cockney Rhyming Slang Featuring London Places
Cockney rhyming slang that names and features places in London.
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What’s Cockney for Jeremy Hunt?
What’s Cockney for Jeremy Hunt?
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London Nude Bike Ride
London Nude Bike Ride
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Popup PLONK Tasting in London
Did you know that plinkety plonk is cockney rhyming slang for vin blanc.
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The Old Baked Plum
Here’s some cockney graffiti found in 1986 celebrating the legend that is Rupert Murdoch.
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Nice Cup of Rosie Lee
Goddards, the famous Greenwich pie and mash shop, are offering a nice cup of tea with your pie and chips.
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Ruby Murray Indian Takeaway
Cockney slang in the wild – the Ruby Murray Indian Takeaway in Edinburgh.
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Cockney Slang in the Wild – The Rosy Lea Café, Wimbledon
Cockney slang in the wild – The Rosy Lea Café, Wimbledon.
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Ronnie Barker – Cockney Rhyming Slang Sermon from The Two Ronnies
Ronnie Barker gives a sermon in cockney rhyming slang
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Origin of Ruby Murray for Curry
A version of the origin story of Ruby Murray meaning curry in cockney rhyming slang.
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Cockney Accent Fun
Cockney Accent Fun
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How to Remember Cockney Money Slang
How to Remember Cockney Money Slang
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A Cockney Jackanory
Why not sit back and read about the misadventures of one London lad who took things a bit too far?
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How Cockney Slang Earned One War Veteran a Beating
How Cockney Slang Earned One War Veteran a Beating
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Classic Cockney Adverts
Classic ads featuring cockneys and cockney rhyming slang including Matteson’s Fridge Raiders, Lorraine Chase and more.
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A Tea Leaf’s Jackanory
A story written in cockney rhyming slang about a right teal leaf.
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Tribal punk cockney jazz soul poetry, yeah!
Tribal punk cockney jazz soul poetry, yeah!
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London’s Filthiest Place Names Revealed
London’s has some smirkworthy rude place names. Let’s indulge.
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Cockney Accent is ‘Sexiest’
The cockney accent has been voted one of the sexiest accents for men in the UK.
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Is David Beckham a Cockney?
Is David Beckham a Cockney?
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Make Sure Your Kid is Born a Cockney
How to make sure your kid is born a cockney.
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Competition: One Man, Two Guvnors
Competition: One Man, Two Guvnors
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Call the Midwife
Call the Midwife
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Have a Cockney Christmas!
Have a Cockney Christmas!
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London Voices – Rory McLeod – Singer/Musician
London Voices – Rory McLeod – Singer/Musician
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Daily Cockney Olympic Slang 🙂
Daily Cockney Olympic Slang 🙂
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I’m Hank Marvin
I’m Hank Marvin
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Cockney Cash Machine Song
Cockney Cash Machine Song
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You Speak Cockney Slang – But You Don’t Even Know It
Here are the top ten Cockney sayings that you probably use every day.
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Listen to our own Gordon Smith speak on NPR
Listen to CockneyRhymingSlang.co.uk’s Gordon Smith speak on NPR
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Is Cockney Rhyming Slang Dead?
Is Cockney Rhyming Slang Dead?
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The Cockney Bible
The Cockney Bible
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If It Wasn’t For The ‘Ouses in Between
If It Wasn’t For The ‘Ouses in Between
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It’s the London Cockney Olympics 2012!!!
It’s the London Cockney Olympics 2012!!!
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Trolleys! Are They Just a Load of Pants?
Trolleys! Are They Just a Load of Pants?
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Original Cockney Translator Dies
Original Cockney Translator Dies
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Understanding Cockney Rhyming Slang
Understanding Cockney Rhyming Slang
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Help Needed: Obscure Cockney Phrases
Help Needed: Obscure Cockney Phrases
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Cockney Nicknames
Cockney Nicknames
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Only Fools and Horses – Toby for Road
Only Fools and Horses – Toby for Road
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Bristol Cities – why Bristol?
Bristol Cities – why Bristol?
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Why is “Kite” Cockney Slang for Cheque?
Why is “Kite” Cockney Slang for Cheque?
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The Sweeney Slang – What’s a Peter?
The Sweeney slang – What’s a Peter?
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Why is Curry Called Ruby Murray?
Why is Curry Called Ruby Murray?
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Australian Rhyming Slang
Australian Rhyming Slang
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More on Cockney Money Slang
More on Cockney Money Slang
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A Bit of Wembley – Ian Dury and The Blockheads
What can the lyrics of “Mash It Up Harry” by Ian Dury and the Blockheads possibly mean?