Claire Rayner’s

Claire Rayner’s

CLAIRE RAYNER'S /cleəe reɪner's/
Noun London

Rhyming slang for trainers (shoes).

Example Sentences

"Nice pair of Claire Rayners!"
"I need some new Claire Rayner's for the gym."

Etymology & History

Rhymes with "trainers". Named after British television personality and agony aunt Claire Rayner (1931-2010). Modern rhyming slang from the 1980s-90s.

Word Details

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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
1980s
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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