Daisy Roots

Daisy Roots

DAISY ROOTS /daisy ruːts/
Noun London

Boots.

Example Sentences

"Nice pair of daisy roots!"
"Polish your daisy roots before you go out."

Etymology & History

Rhymes with "boots". Botanical-themed rhyming slang from the 19th century. Often shortened to "daisies".

Word Details

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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Victorian
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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