Cockney rhyming slang

Cockney rhyming slang is a form of English slang which originated in the East End of London. Many of its expressions have passed into common language, and the creation of new ones is no longer restricted to Cockneys. Australian English shares some Cockney rhyming slang and also has many of its own terms. (See: Australian words.) Some people have speculated that this is due to a strong formative influence of Cockneys on Australian culture.

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• Apples = apples and pears = stairs - e.g. "Get up the apples!"
• Barnet = Barnet Fair = hair - e.g. what´s a matter with yer Barnet
• Frog = frog & toad = road - e.g. "I was crossing the frog"
• Rosie = Rosie Lee = tea - e.g. "Have a cup of rosie"