Sexton Blake

Sexton Blake

SEXTON BLAKE /sexton blake/
Noun London

Rhyming slang for fake.

Example Sentences

"That's sexton blake, that is."
"It's a sexton."

Etymology & History

Rhymes with "fake". Named after fictional detective Sexton Blake (1893-1978 in stories). Rhyming slang from the early 20th century.

Word Details

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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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