Billy Liar

Billy Liar

BIL-ee LY-er ˈbɪli ˈlaɪər
Noun

Tyre.

Example Sentences

"Flat Billy Liar."
"Change the Billy Liar."

Etymology & History

Cockney rhyming slang. After novel/film character.

Word Details

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Region
London
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Era
1900s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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