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The Evolution and Popularity of Cockney Rhyming Slang
TLDR Cockney rhyming slang, a complex and ever-evolving language associated with the working class in Britain, originated in the East End of London and continues to be popular today due to its fun and playful nature. Despite some believing it is dying out, it provides insight into the past and continues to evolve with new words being added.
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This podcast episode is about cockney rhyming slang and its association with the lower-class working-class in Britain.
04:42
Cockney rhyming slang is a two-word phrase where the second word rhymes with the original word, and the first word is often dropped, making it difficult to understand for outsiders.
09:38
Cockney rhyming slang is not documented and evolves over time, with old celebrities being replaced by new ones whose names rhyme with the words being used.
14:34
Cockney rhyming slang frequently evolves and replaces old celebrities or words with new ones that are more recognizable, such as the term "put up your Dukes" which originated from cockney rhyming slang but is now commonly used in America.
19:23
Cockney rhyming slang is a complex and ever-evolving language that is difficult to explain but can be understood once you learn how it works.
24:10
Cockney rhyming slang may have originated from traveling salesmen known as Shaunters and paters who would stand on street corners and use rhyming language to sell their wares.
28:39
Cockney rhyming slang may have originated from traveling salesmen known as Shaunters and paters who would stand on street corners and use rhyming language to sell their wares, but not necessarily as a coded language for communication with each other.
33:17
Cockney rhyming slang originated in the East End of London, specifically in the area known as Cheap Side, and was associated with the working class and progressive politics, but was looked down upon by the rest of England. It also spread to Australia and the West Coast of the US.
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Cockney rhyming slang is still popular today, especially in the UK, because of its fun and playful nature, its code-like quality, and its unique Britishness, and it continues to evolve with new words being added.
43:17
Cockney rhyming slang originated from a person on the streets of London and has continued to spread and evolve, with 40% of respondents believing it is dying but 60% disagreeing, and it provides insight into the past through pronunciations and the meanings of certain words.
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