Street in London where private Doctors practice – usually expensive and exclusive, not part of the NHS.
Harley St
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Harley St, that is."
"I've never seen such a Harley St in all my life."
Etymology & History
London slang that spread beyond the capital, reflecting London's role as the center of British cultural and linguistic innovation. Many terms that began as London localisms eventually became standard 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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