Khyber Pass

Khyber Pass

KHYBER PASS /khyber pass/
Noun London

Arse.

Example Sentences

"Pain in me Khyber Pass."
"Get off your Khyber and do some work."

Etymology & History

Cockney rhyming slang for 'arse' (backside). Named after mountain pass between Afghanistan and Pakistan, made famous by British Empire military history. Shows how colonial/military history influenced working-class London slang.

Word Details

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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Vulgar
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Formality
Slang
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