Eyes. Often shortened to “minces”.
Mince Pies
Example Sentences
"Get your mince pies on this!"
"I couldn't believe me minces."
Etymology & History
Rhymes with "eyes". Classic Christmas food-themed rhyming slang from the Victorian era. Often shortened to "minces".
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Victorian
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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