Wig. Often shortened to “syrup”.
Syrup of figs
Example Sentences
"That's a syrup he's wearing."
"You can tell it's a syrup."
Etymology & History
Cockney rhyming slang for 'wig'. The medicinal syrup (laxative) becomes hair reference. Almost always shortened to 'syrup'. 'Nice syrup!' comments on someone's wig/hair. Shows how medical products enter slang.
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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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