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  1. Cockney - Wikipedia

    Cockney is a dialect of the English language, mainly spoken in London and its environs, particularly by Londoners from working-class and lower-middle-class families. The term …

  2. Cockney | Accent, Rhyming Slang, & Facts | Britannica

    Cockney, dialect of the English language traditionally spoken by working-class Londoners. Cockney is also often used to refer to anyone from London —in particular, from its East End.

  3. How to Speak with a Cockney Accent: Pronunciation & Slang - wikiHow

    Jul 11, 2025 · What do Michael Caine, Adele, David Beckham, and Amy Winehouse have in common? They all speak Cockney! The Cockney accent is one of the most famous and most …

  4. Cockney Rhyming Slang From A to Z - Owlcation

    Jun 2, 2025 · Dive into the quirky and colourful world of Cockney rhyming slang! This A-Z guide unlocks the meaning behind popular phrases and offers a fascinating look at London’s unique …

  5. COCKNEY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of COCKNEY is a spoiled child.

  6. COCKNEY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    COCKNEY definition: 1. the type of speech used by people from the East End of London: 2. a person from the East End of…. Learn more.

  7. Cockney - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Aug 20, 2025 · COCKNEY, a native of London. An ancient nickname implying effeminacy, used by the oldest English writers, and derived from the imaginary fool's paradise, or lubberland, …

  8. What is Cockney Slang and Where Did It Originate?

    Jun 24, 2025 · Cockney slang is a distinctive form of English slang that originated in the East End of London. Known for its clever wordplay and rhyming phrases, Cockney slang is more than …

  9. Research Guides: Dialect Guide - British Isles: Cockney Dialect

    Apr 3, 2025 · Cockney represents the basilectal end of the London accent and can be considered the broadest form of London local accent. It traditionally refers only to specific regions and …

  10. What is a cockney? - Londontopia

    Apr 30, 2025 · The term “cockney” is often used to describe someone from the East End of London. The term Cockney is also used as a demonym for a person from the East End, or, …