Baked Bean

Baked Bean

BAKED BEAN /baked bean/
Noun London

Queen.

Example Sentences

"God save the Baked Bean!"
"The Baked Bean is on the telly tonight."

Etymology & History

Rhyming slang for "Queen". A relatively modern creation from the mid-20th century, playing on the very British association with Heinz baked beans.

Word Details

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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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