Cockney Rhyming Slang
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In Cockney rhyming slang, what does 'dog and bone' mean?
About Cockney Rhyming Slang
Give your memory a workout with Cockney Rhyming Slang: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Match Cockney rhyming slang expressions from London's East End to their real meanings Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. In Cockney rhyming slang, what does 'dog and bone' mean?
Answer: Phone
2. What does 'apples and pears' refer to in Cockney slang?
Answer: Stairs
3. If a Cockney says 'use your loaf,' what do they mean?
Answer: Use your head (loaf of bread)
4. What does 'trouble and strife' mean in Cockney rhyming slang?
Answer: Wife
5. In Cockney slang, 'plates of meat' refers to what?
Answer: Feet
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