Suit (of clothes). Often shortened to “whistle”.
Whistle and flute
Example Sentences
"Smart whistle and flute."
"He's got a new whistle."
Etymology & History
Cockney rhyming slang for 'suit' (clothing). Victorian-era slang from when suits became standard menswear. Often shortened to 'whistle'. 'New whistle' means new suit. Musical instruments often appear in rhyming slang.
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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