Rhyming slang for knickers.
Alan Whicker(s)
Example Sentences
"Me Alan Whickers are in a right twist!"
"Nice pair of Alan Whickers you've got there."
Etymology & History
Rhyming slang named after Alan Whicker (1925-2013), a British television presenter. "Whickers" rhymes with "knickers". Became popular in the 1960s-70s during his fame.
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
1960s
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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