Jam tart

Jam tart

/ˈdʒæm tɑːt/
Noun Cockney

Cockney rhyming slang for ‘heart’ or ‘fart’.

Etymology & History

Cockney rhyming slang for 'heart' or 'fart'. Dual meanings depending on context. Traditional British baked good becomes slang. Shows how one rhyme can have multiple meanings in rhyming slang, context determines which.

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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