Flares (flared trousers).
Lionel Blairs
Example Sentences
"Wearing me Lionel Blairs tonight."
"Bring back Lionel Blairs, I say!"
Etymology & History
Rhymes with "flares" (flared trousers). Named after British entertainer Lionel Blair (1928-2021). 1970s rhyming slang during the flares fashion era.
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
1970s
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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