Slang. a man, esp. an old one: a jocular or derogatory term. often used with old.

What does calling someone a cocker mean?

cocker in American English

(ˈkɑkər ) noun. Slang. a man, esp. an old one: a jocular or derogatory term.

What does cocker mean in British slang?

British informal a mate (esp in the phrase old cocker)

Where does the term my old cocker come from?

One possible explanation is that it comes from "Cockney"; itself probably from a Cock's Egg, ie mis-shapen. It refers to the poorly nourished in the East End and the birds associated with London, sparrows. Hence "Cock Sparrow", or Sparra.

Is cocker a term of endearment?

COCK/COCKER – 1. term of endearment.

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How do you say goodbye in Lancashire?

Dya want owt? Meaning, do you want anything? A way of describing how pleased you are. A special Lancashire way of saying goodbye.

What does clap cold mean?

Clap cold

Gone completely cold, usually of food or drink.

Why are balls called Jacobs?

Get Me Out of Here!, became well known for his frequent use of the term "Jacobs", for Jacob's Crackers, a rhyming slang term for knackers i.e. testicles.

Why do people call each other cocker?

It's another variant of "friend", such as "chum", "pal" and "mate". It is, I think, specifically a London word. "Me old cock" and "me old cocker" are other versions, "me" being an archaic version of "my" still used in informal speech in many parts of Britain. It's basically a term of endearment.

What does apples and pears mean in Cockney slang?

British English Slang – Apples and pears. Meaning – Stairs. The set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another. This expression is an example of Cockney (or London) rhyming slang. In this type of slang words are replaced by a words or phrases they rhyme with.

What does Dankish mean?

dankish (adj.) dank, damp, humid.

What does China plate mean in slang?

slang A close friend. The phrase comes from rhyming slang in which "china plate" rhymes with "mate." Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Bring your china plate to the show then—the more, the merrier. It's always great to spend time with my old china plate.

What does the word clouted mean?

1 : a hit especially with the hand. 2 : the power to influence or control situations. clout. verb. clouted; clouting.

What do you call a British girl?

Bird. This is British slang for a girl or a woman.

What do Brits call their friends?

Mate (noun) So, 'mate' is British slang for a friend.

What does it mean if someone calls you treacle?

(Cockney rhyming slang) Sweetheart (from treacle tart).

Why do Cockneys call a watch a kettle?

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.

Why do Cockneys call a house a drum?

Drum and Bass is Cockney slang for Place.

The word drum was originally used to describe a room or prison cell or even a road. It then became confined to only mean the home. Finally this was rhymed with Drum and Bass giving its modern interpretation.

What's the lemon Cockney?

Lemon and Lime is Cockney slang for Crime.

Where does the saying Black Bright come from?

Black bright – meaning very dirty. “He was black bright when he got in from footie.” Black Leg – meaning someone who wont join in the strike. Bog – meaning toilet.

Is Mardy a Yorkshire word?

Adjective. (chiefly Lancashire, Yorkshire and Midlands) Sulky or whining. He's a mardy child.

What does canny mean in Yorkshire?

Canny, adj. C. (1) Knowing, intelligent, skilful.

What does im a gate mean?

word: I'll give you a winger. Meaning: I will hit you. word: I were a gate and he were a gate. Meaning: I said and he said.

What is a Lancashire accent called?

The Lancashire dialect or (colloquially, Lanky) refers to the Northern English vernacular speech of the English county of Lancashire.

What does Agate mean in Lancashire?

I'm agate, she's agate, he's agate:

I'm agate means “so I said”, she's agate “so she said” and so on and so forth. Good luck understanding those secret conversations, rest of the world!