Rhyming slang for lies. Often shortened to “porkies”.
Porky pies
Example Sentences
"Stop telling porky pies!"
"That's a porky pie if I ever heard one."
Etymology & History
Cockney rhyming slang for 'lies'. From 'pork pies', traditional British meat pies. 'Telling porkies' means lying. Emerged in early-mid 20th century. Shows how British culture (food) influences slang creation. More playful than accusatory.
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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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