Rhyming slang for stink.
Pen and ink
Example Sentences
"What's that pen and ink?"
"There's a right pen in here."
Etymology & History
Cockney rhyming slang for 'stink' (smell). Office supplies become slang for odor. 'What a pen!' complains about smell. The incongruous pairing is typical rhyming slang humor.
Word Details
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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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