Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cockney
Noun
/ˈkɒkni/
Definition
Cockney is a distinctive dialect and accent originating from the East End of London.
Examples
- Many Cockney speakers enjoy using rhyming slang.
- He has a strong Cockney accent, which reveals his roots in East London.
- In the musical ‘My Fair Lady,’ the transformation from Cockney to upper-class English is a central theme.
Meaning
The term ‘Cockney’ generally refers to working-class Londoners, particularly those living in the East End, and their unique way of speaking.
Synonyms
- Londoner
- East Ender
- Rhyming slang user
