Cobblers

Cobblers

KOB-lurz /ˈkɒbləz/
Noun London

Short for “cobblers awls”, meaning balls (testicles) or nonsense.

Example Sentences

"That's a load of cobblers!"
"Don't talk cobblers, mate."

Etymology & History

British slang for nonsense or testicles. From Cockney rhyming slang 'cobbler's awls' = balls. 'Load of cobblers!' dismisses. British testicle-based dismissal.

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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