bees and honey

Definition & Meaning of "bees and honey"in English

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(Cockney rhyming slang) cash or currency

Slang

What does "bees and honey" mean in Cockney rhyming slang?

The structure uses the rhyming pair "bees and honey" to stand for "money," following the typical Cockney pattern of replacing a word with a phrase that rhymes with it. It is used in Cockney rhyming slang (London, UK) to mean cash or currency. People typically say "I need some bees and honey for the weekend" or "He's got plenty of bees." The term originated in early 20th century London East End rhyming slang culture, and remains a classic, well known example.

Examples
He's always after some bees and honey.
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