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Khyber Pass
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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