Rhyming slang for toast.
Holy Ghost
Example Sentences
"Fancy some holy ghost for breakfast?"
"Pass the holy ghost, will ya?"
Etymology & History
Rhymes with "toast". Religious-themed rhyming slang from the early 20th century, considered mildly irreverent.
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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