Hank Marvin
Pronunciation
/hˈæŋk mˈɑːɹvɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "Hank Marvin"in English

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(Cockney rhyming slang) extremely hungry; starving

Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most Hank Marvin
Comparative
more Hank Marvin
gradable

What does "Hank Marvin" mean in Cockney rhyming slang?

The structure uses the rhyming pair "Hank Marvin" (the British musician's name) to stand for "starving," 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 extremely hungry, often reduced to just "Hank." People typically say "I'm Hank Marvin" or "Let's eat, I'm absolutely Hank." The term originated in mid to late 20th century London rhyming slang, drawing on Hank Marvin, lead guitarist of The Shadows, and remains a recognizable modern example.

Examples
I 'm Hank Marvin after that workout.
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