What does pony and trap mean in Cockney?

pony and trap (uncountable) (Cockney rhyming slang) Crap; rubbish, nonsense. (Cockney rhyming slang) Excrement; the act of defecation.


What does a pony mean in Cockney slang?

In Cockney slang "pony" means 25 £ which is "25 pounds sterling" or just "25 pounds" in common British usage. Hope this helps. Simon. I've also heard it used as another bit of cockney rhyming slang: pony and trap = crap.

Why do cockneys call 25 a pony?

Whilst this is not cemented in fact, the widely held belief is that the terms came from soldiers returning to Britain from India. Old Indian rupee banknotes had animals on them and it is said that the 500 rupee note had a monkey on it and the 25 rupee featured a pony.


What does whistle and flute mean in Cockney?

(Cockney rhyming slang) A suit.

What is 500 in Cockney slang?

MONKEY. Origin: UK via India. Meaning: London slang for £500. Derived from the 500 Rupee banknote, which featured a monkey. EXPLANATION: While this London-centric slang is entirely British, it actually stems from 19th Century India.


A guide to cockney rhyming slang



What is fart in Cockney?

The term "raspberry" derives from the Cockney rhyming slang "raspberry tart" for "fart" (that is, "blowing a fart").

What is toilet in Cockney?

Khazi. Another slightly dated alternative word to the toilet, 'khazi' (also spelt karzy, kharsie or carzey) is derived from the low Cockney word 'carsey', meaning a privy. It has its roots in the nineteenth century, but gained popular usage during the twentieth century.

What is Cockney for bed?

'Uncle' is used a lot in rhyming slang. Other examples include “Uncle Ben” (ten), “Uncle Fred” (bread) and “Uncle Ned” (bed).


Why do Cockneys call a watch a kettle?

Kettle and hob = watch

The term means watch, which stemmed from a 'fob' watch which was a pocket watch attached to the body with a small chain. The kettle used to boil on the hob of a stove… hence the rhyme.

What does custard mean in Cockney?

Here, custard actually means “television”—in Cockney rhyming slang, that is! Cockney rhyming slang is a form of British slang in which a pair of words is used to replace a similar-sounding word. Often, it's the non-rhyming word in the pair that's used (you'll see what we mean).

How do Cockneys say hello?

'Hiya' or 'Hey up' – these informal greetings both mean 'hello' and are especially popular in the north of England.


What is 10 in Cockney slang?

Cockney Money Slang

The first things you gotta learn are that five pounds is a fiver, and ten pounds is a tenner. Then you gotta know the key money values: £20 is a Score, £25 is a Pony, £100 is a Ton, £500 is a Monkey, and £1000 is a Grand.

What does Dicky Bird mean in Cockney?

(Britain, informal, from Cockney rhyming slang, used especially in negative constructions) A word; a small sound or thing. We've not heard a dicky-bird about anything relating to his birthday. I peeked into the cellar but there was nothing there. Not a dicky-bird.

What is a Bob in Cockney slang?

bob = shilling (1/-), although in recent times now means a pound or a dollar in certain regions. Historically bob was slang for a British shilling (Twelve old pence, pre-decimalisation - and twenty shillings to a pound). No plural version; it was 'thirty bob' not 'thirty bobs'.


What does treacle mean in Cockney slang?

quotations ▼ (Cockney rhyming slang) Sweetheart (from treacle tart). Listen, treacle, this is the last time I'll warn you!

Why do Cockneys call glasses bins?

On the subject of 'bins' this expression is the cockney rhyming slang for glasses, as in reading glasses, so if someone is having trouble looking up a number in a telephone book you might say put on your 'bins'.

Why is a safe called a Peter?

Peter is slang for 'safe', as in money box. The origin of the word is unclear. Some sources say it comes from the same root as the Biblical St Peter – the Greek word for rock Petra, since safes are supposed to rock solid.


What is a Jaffa in Cockney?

(slang) An impotent or infertile male.

What is the Cockney slang for Wife?

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What's a dry lunch in Cockney slang?

A lunch that is not accompanied by alcohol. (England, slang) A contemptible or uncool person quotations ▼


Why is a toilet called a John?

The name “John” was later derived from “Jake” and “Jack.” Secondly but most notable amongst historians, John was the name of the first man credited with inventing the first flushing toilet. John Harington was born during the time in which Queen Elizabeth reigned.

How do you say friend in Cockney?

china plate – mate (friend)

What does pork pies mean in Cockney?

(Cockney rhyming slang, humorous) A lie.