Another name for human hair, Cockney roots in the location of Barnet.
Barnet
Etymology & History
Cockney rhyming slang for hair. From 'Barnet Fair' (London fair) = hair. 'Nice barnet!' compliments hairstyle. Spread from East London to wider British usage. Shows Cockney influence on British slang.
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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