Another name for human hair, Cockney roots in the location of Barnet.
Barnet
Example Sentences
""Nice Barnet you've got there, mate!" "I need to get my Barnet sorted before the wedding." "His Barnet's a right mess after that night out.""
Etymology & History
Cockney rhyming slang for hair. From 'Barnet Fair' (London fair) = hair. 'Nice barnet!' compliments hairstyle. Spread from East London to wider British usage. Shows Cockney influence on British slang.
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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