Rhyming slang for deaf.
Mutt ‘n Jeff
Example Sentences
"He's gone a bit mutt and jeff."
"I'm mutt in one ear."
Etymology & History
Rhymes with "deaf". Named after the American comic strip "Mutt and Jeff" (1907-1983). Rhyming slang from the early 20th century.
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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