A look. As in “let’s have a butcher’s”. Often shortened to just “butcher’s”.
Butcher’s hook
Example Sentences
"Let's have a butcher's at that."
"Take a butcher's hook at this!"
Etymology & History
Cockney rhyming slang for 'look'. Victorian-era slang referencing the hooks butchers used in shops. Always shortened to 'butcher's'. 'Have a butcher's' means take a look. One of the most commonly used rhyming slang phrases in modern British English.
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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