Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath

HAMPSTEAD HEATH /hampstead heaθ/
Noun London

Rhyming slang for teeth.

Example Sentences

"Show us your Hampsteads!"
"I need to see the Hampstead Heath."

Etymology & History

Rhymes with "teeth". Named after the famous London park. Classic geographical rhyming slang from the 19th century. Often shortened to "Hampsteads".

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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