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Cockney
01
the nonstandard dialect of natives of the east end of London
02
a person from East London, often identified by the distinctive Cockney accent
SlangWhat is the origin and meaning of the word "cockney"?
Cockney traditionally refers to someone born within earshot of the Bow Bells in East London, though it is more broadly used for working-class Londoners from the East End. The Cockney identity is tied to a distinctive accent and rhyming slang that has become part of British cultural heritage. While the strict geographic definition has faded over time, the term remains a symbol of East London pride and working-class culture.
Examples
That Cockney greeted everyone with a thick East London accent.
Everyone knew he's a Cockney from the way he spoke.
