Cockney rhyming slang has been around since the 19th Century as a special language focused in the East End of London. Debates about the origins focus on whether it was a simple shorthand used by market vendors or a code to cover criminal activity. Regardless of the reason why rhyming slang started, it became an indelible part of Cockney culture and identity. If you find … [Read more...] about Ten Great Cockney Phrases and their Meanings
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What is Cockney Rhyming Slang?
In any language, a kind of sub-language can develop. These are words or phrases in the parent language that develop amongst a group of people who share a common location or culture. It might form a kind of short-hand or act as a code to keep the information a secret from outsiders. One such group in London are Cockneys. The term had been around for centuries, but came to … [Read more...] about What is Cockney Rhyming Slang?
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