Round the Houses

Round the Houses

ROUND THE HOUSES /round Ξe houses/
Noun London

Trousers.

Example Sentences

"Pull up your round the houses!"
"Nice round the houses."

Etymology & History

Rhymes with "trousers". Geographical/architectural rhyming slang from the 19th century.

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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