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Daniel Smith: Cockney Rhyming Slang: The Language of London/English language/UK

The definitive guide to the vibrant and inventive language of the East End, featuring history, trivia and anecdotes. Cockney rhyming slang originated as a secret code among the thieves of London's East End.

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Condition	Very Good
Publication Year	2015
Format	Paperback
Language	English
Book Title	Cockney Rhyming Slang
Author	Daniel Smith
Narrative Type	Non-Fiction
Publisher	Michael O'Mara Books
Genre	Language
Original Language	English
Topic	English Language, Cockney Dialect, London
Country/Region of Manufacture	United Kingdom

Cockney Rhyming SlangTHE LANGUAGE OF LONDONbyDaniel SmithMHBHBHBHBHBHBHMLondon, UK: published by Michael O'Mara Books, 2015.Paperback.8 x 5 in. 160 pages.Condition: very good. This is a nice clean, bright copy in virtually mint condition.MHBHBHBHBHBHBHMThe definitive guide to the vibrant and inventive language of the East End, featuring history, trivia and anecdotes. Cockney rhyming slang originated as a secret code among the thieves of London's East End. Adopted by costermongers and market traders, it fast became a vibrant patois that defined a community, confused the police and evolved to include ever more colourful rhyming phrases. Constantly updated and added to ever since, and fostered by Londoners citywide, it has long enlivened the streets of one of the world's most quirky and fascinating capitals. Cockney Rhyming Slang explores the origins and meanings of both commonly used and lesser-known phrases, taking in traditional slang as well as modern additions. Combining history, trivia, quotes and anecdotes, it is the definitive guide to cockney rhyming slang for locals and language lovers alike.