Tea (the drink). Often shortened to “Rosy”.
Rosy Lee
Example Sentences
"Fancy a cup of Rosy Lee?"
"Put the kettle on for a Rosy."
Etymology & History
Cockney rhyming slang for 'tea'. One of the most famous examples, dating from Victorian era when tea drinking was establishing itself as quintessentially British habit. Often shortened to 'Rosy'. 'Fancy a Rosy?' means want a cup of tea.
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Victorian
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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