Sunday 6 March 2011

What is a Cockney?

The Cockney accent is heard often in Central London these days. A true Cockney is someone born within the sound of Bow Bells.(St Mary-le-bow church in Cheapside, London).

 What is Cocney rhyming slang?Rhyming Slang phrases are derived from taking an expression which rhymes with a word and then using that expression instead of the word.For example; Money,Bar(pub), Flowers, Book and shoes.

Who uses Cockney Rhyming Slang?

Cockney Rhyming Slang originated in East End of London. Some slang expressions have escaped from London and are in popular use throughout the rest of Britain.

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