Book description
Would you Adam and Eve it? Over a hundred years after it was first
heard on the streets of Ye Olde London Towne, Cockney rhyming slang is
still going strong, and this book contains the most comprehensive and
entertaining guide yet.
Presented in an easy-to-read A to Z format, it explains the meaning
of hundreds of terms, from old favourites such as apples and pears
(stairs) and plates of meat (feet) to the more obscure band of hope
(soap) and cuts and scratches (matches) through to modern classics
such as Anthea Turner (earner) and Ashley Cole (own goal), as well as
providing fascinating background info and curious Cockney facts
throughout. Also included are a series of language tests so that
readers can brush up on their newfound knowledge on their way to
becoming a true Cockney Geezer.
All in all, The Ultimate Cockney Geezer's Guide to Rhyming
Slang is well worth your bread and honey to have a butcher's.
Former sports journalist Geoff Tibballs has written nearly 100 books,
including the
The Batsman's Holding, the Bowler's Willey
for Ebury.
