Tights.
Isle of Wight
Example Sentences
"She's wearing Isle of Wights."
"Ladder in me Isle of Wights."
Etymology & History
Rhymes with "tights". Named after the island off the south coast of England. Rhyming slang from when tights became popular in the mid-20th century.
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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