Courage, nerve. As in “he lost his bottle”.
Bottle
Example Sentences
"He's got a lot of bottle, that one."
"I lost me bottle at the last minute."
Etymology & History
British courage or container. British dual bravery and vessel meaning. 'Lost his bottle' British cowardice. Milk bottle British. Cockney rhyming 'bottle and glass' = arse British. Reflects British courage and container vocabulary.
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Vulgar
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Formality
Informal
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