Walk.
Ball and Chalk
Example Sentences
"Fancy a ball and chalk round the park?"
"I'm going for a ball and chalk to clear me head."
Etymology & History
Rhyming slang for "walk". Dates from the 19th century, possibly referencing the ball and chalk used in old pub games or the tools of street artists.
Word Details
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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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