The Cockney Rhyming Slang Dictionary
The Cockney Rhyming Slang Dictionary

Author: Geoff Tibballs

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2019-03-07

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 1473566878

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The classic pocket guide to the language of London. This wonderful little guide to cockney rhyming slang contains over 1,700 old and new rhymes translated from Cockney to English and English to Cockney, including: Custard and jelly - telly Hot cross bun - nun Lemon tart - smart Rock ’n’ roll - dole Sticky toffee - coffee ...and many more. Master the art of the Cockney rhyme and discover the Cockney origins of common British phrases.

The Ultimate Cockney Geezer's Guide to Rhyming Slang
The Ultimate Cockney Geezer's Guide to Rhyming Slang

Author: Geoff Tibballs

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2010-01-26

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1407028316

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Would you Adam and Eve it? Over a hundred years after it was first heard on the streets of Ye Olde London Towne, Cockney rhyming slang is still going strong, and this book contains the most comprehensive and entertaining guide yet. Presented in an easy-to-read A to Z format, it explains the meaning of hundreds of terms, from old favourites such as apples and pears (stairs) and plates of meat (feet) to the more obscure band of hope (soap) and cuts and scratches (matches) through to modern classics such as Anthea Turner (earner) and Ashley Cole (own goal), as well as providing fascinating background info and curious Cockney facts throughout. Also included are a series of language tests so that readers can brush up on their newfound knowledge on their way to becoming a true Cockney Geezer. All in all, The Ultimate Cockney Geezer's Guide to Rhyming Slang is well worth your bread and honey to have a butcher's.

Cockney Rabbit
Cockney Rabbit

Author: Ray Puxley

Publisher: Franz Steiner Verlag

Published: 2004-06-17

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9781861057297

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Rhyming slang is an integral part of the English language and has been so for the best part of 200 years. The most popular belief is that it began as a secret language of the underworld, formed to confuse the 'peelers' and the casual eavesdropper. The truth is that although its origins are confused, it is still very much alive and used today, with new phrases being coined and dropped into the language all the time. In "Cockney Rabbit", Ray Puxley, born with Bow Bells ringing in his ears, has collected together all the old, familiar expressions, along with many new terms - some recorded for the first time - to create a sparkling, authoritative and highly entertaining dick'n'arrry of this ever-popular form of speech. With this book beside you, you need never be confused by Arthur Daley again!

Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable
Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable

Author: Russ Willey

Publisher: Chambers

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780550104458

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From the Bloomsbury Group to the Camberwell Carrot, Emperor Claudius to Ken Livingstone and Oranges and Lemons to apples and pears,Brewer's London Phrase & Fableis a must for all Londoners, visitors and anyone who's ever succumbed to the allure of the Big Smoke.In the spirit of the respected and much-lovedBrewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable, this new book brings together the people, places, language and lore of London, conveying the essence of Britain's capital with wit, erudition and a wealth of fascinating detail.Whether you're a Londoner through and through, a newly-arrived citizen, a frequent visitor or you prefer to experience this bustling and cacophonous city from the safety of your armchair,Brewer's London Phrase & Fablebrings the heart and soul of London to your bookshelf.

The Little Book of Big Ideas
The Little Book of Big Ideas

Author: Daniel Smith

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books

Published: 2017-09-21

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 1782438300

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This concise, accessible and multi-faceted book provides an essential introduction to 150 of the most important principles of Western thought.

The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang

Author: John Ayto

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780198610526

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A dictionary of modern slang draws on the resources of the "Oxford English Dictionary" to cover over five thousand slang words and phrases from throughout the English-speaking world.

Shame about the Boat Race
Shame about the Boat Race

Author:

Publisher: HarperCollins (UK)

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780007241132

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This great new book from Collins is chock-full of all the newest in rhyming slang. If you don't know your Tony Blair from your George Bush, you might want to take a butcher's at it. Cockney rhyming slang is no longer restricted to the East End of London, with many phrases familiar to all regions and classes of the English-speaking world. It's now a constantly evolving area of language with just a pinch of the rude and the lewd. Collins takes a light-hearted look at the colourful stories behind many of the words and phrases in common use today. Hundreds of the best-loved terms are given, as well as the very latest. Cartoons and quirky facts also make for a lively read. This fun and fascinating book is a must for anyone who loves playing with language and inventing new words. If you don't have a scoob what we're rabbiting about, don't get your grundies in a twist - let Collins be your guide to the word on the field of wheat.