Cockney Slang Archives - British Slang Dictionary

Septic

SEPTIC /ˈseptic/

Noun

An American. From Cockney Rhyming Slang, as in Septic Tank (rhymes with yank).

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Cream Crackered

/ˌkriːm ˈkrækəd/

Adjective

Rhyming slang; to be extremely tired.

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Boracic

bor-ASS-ik /bəˈræsɪk/

Noun

Without money. From rhyming slang 'Boracic Lint' - Skint.

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Barnet

BAR-nit /ˈbɑːnɪt/

Noun

Another name for human hair, Cockney roots in the location of Barnet.

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Wonga

WONGA /ˈwoŋa/

Noun

Money.

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Wind-up merchant

WIND-UP MERCHANT /wind-up mertʃant/

Noun

Someone who specializes in teasing or pranking others.

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Wind up

WIND UP /wind up/

Verb

To tease or perform a prank on someone.

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Whistle and flute

WHISTLE AND FLUTE /whistle and flute/

Noun

Suit (of clothes). Often shortened to "whistle".

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Weasel and stoat

WEASEL AND STOAT /weasel and stoat/

Noun

Rhyming slang for coat.

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Well ard

WELL ARD /well ard/

Noun

Someone or something that is very tough or hard. Also spelled "well hard".

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