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cockney

Syllabification: (cock·ney)
Pronunciation: /ˈkäknē/
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Definition of cockney

noun (plural cockneys)

  • a native of East London, traditionally one born within hearing of Bow Bells.
  • the dialect or accent typical of cockneys.

adjective

  • of or characteristic of cockneys or their dialect or accent:cockney humor

Origin:

early 17th century, originally in the sense 'a town dweller regarded as affected or puny'

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