Daniel Smith

Cockney Rhyming Slang

The Language of London

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 27/08/2015

ISBN: 9781782434825

Subject: Non-Fiction

Categories: Humour, Language

Binding: Paperback

Size: Other

Extent: 160 pages

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

Edition Status: Out of Print

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Summary:

The definitive guide to the vibrant and inventive language of the East End, featuring history, trivia and anecdotes.

Cockney rhyming slang originated as a secret code among the thieves of London's East End. Adopted by costermongers and market traders, it fast became a vibrant patois that defined a community, confused the police and evolved to include ever more colourful rhyming phrases.

Constantly updated and added to ever since, and fostered by Londoners citywide, it has long enlivened the streets of one of the world's most quirky and fascinating capitals.

Cockney Rhyming Slang explores the origins and meanings of both commonly used and lesser-known phrases, taking in traditional slang as well as modern additions. Combining history, trivia, quotes and anecdotes, it is the definitive guide to cockney rhyming slang for locals and language lovers alike.

Reviews:

Try this: explores the history and meanings of phrases both famous and obscure.

The Times

It's handy, sure, and a right old laugh.

Loaded

An enjoyable read.

Best of British

Sales points:

  • A fun and informative guide to the language of London's East End

  • Readers can learn about the interesting origins and famous usage as well as the meanings of both common and lesser-known expressions

  • Phrases are grouped thematically – food, drink, sports, weather, the pub, the world of work, swearing and more – with lively introductory paragraphs

  • From the publisher of the Little Book of Cockney Rhyming Slang (47,000 sold), Dirty Cockney Rhyming Slang (100,000 sold) and Cockney Rhyming Slang (25,000 sold)

About the Author:

Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith is a non-fiction author and editor who has written across a range of subjects, including politics, economics and social history. He is the author of The Little Book of Big Ideas: 150 Concepts and Breakthroughs that Transformed History and the 'How to Think Like ...' series for Michael O'Mara Books, which has been published in 25 languages and sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. He is also a scriptwriter for the award-winning podcast series, Real Dictators and A Short History of . . . He lives in London with his wife and two children.