Bubble and Squeak

Bubble and Squeak

BUBBLE AND SQUEAK /bubble and squeak/
Noun London

Greek, or a Greek person.

Example Sentences

"There's a lot of Bubble and Squeaks round here."
"He married a Bubble."

Etymology & History

Rhymes with "Greek". Named after the traditional British dish made from leftover vegetables that "bubble and squeak" in the pan. Rhyming slang from the early 20th century.

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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