Elephant’s Trunk

Elephant’s Trunk

ELEPHANT'S TRUNK /elephant's trunk/
Noun London

Drunk.

Example Sentences

"He was elephant's trunk last night."
"Got absolutely elephant's."

Etymology & History

Rhymes with "drunk". Zoo animal-themed rhyming slang from the early 20th century. Often shortened to "elephant's".

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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