How good is your cockney rhyming slang?
How good is your cockney rhyming slang?
Cockney Rhyming slang became popular in the East End of London, and involves replacing the word you want to say with another, or several other words that rhyme with it. It is unclear how or why it was created. Some say it was a way to speak in code, whereas others argue that it was used in the market places. Take the quiz below to see how well you think you know cockney rhyming slang!
Cockney Rhyming slang became popular in the East End of London, and involves replacing the word you want to say with another, or several other words that rhyme with it. It is unclear how or why it was created. Some say it was a way to speak in code, whereas others argue that it was used in the market places. Take the quiz below to see how well you think you know cockney rhyming slang!
Your friend says 'I'm going down the apples.' What does he mean?
You purchased a brand new kettle (not the kitchen appliance!) for your mum. What did you buy?
If you can't 'Adam and Eve' something, what does that mean?
Your friend wants to have a "butchers" around London. What does this mean?
Your colleague is complaining about the "trouble." What does he mean?
"I could really go for a Ruby." What does this mean?
Your friend says she likes your "Barnet" . What is she referring to?
Your mum asks where your brother is, to which you answer: "He's on the Dog." Where is he?
You ask your friend what he's been doing all day and he says: "I've been on my Jack all day." What does he mean?
Your friend has baked you a delicious Red Velvet cake. What would you call it in cockney slang?