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Rhyming Slang

Definition: Rhyming slang is a type of slang where words or phrases are replaced with a rhyming phrase, often to conceal the true meaning.

Senses:

Noun

Sense 1: A form of slang where a rhyming phrase is used to replace an intended word or phrase.

Example: In Cockney rhyming slang, "apples and pears" means "stairs".

Usages:

Usage 1: Popular

Definition: Rhyming slang that is widely known and used among the general population.

Example: "Adam and Eve" is popular rhyming slang for "believe" in some regions of England.

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Usage 2: Local

Definition: Rhyming slang that is specific or confined to a particular region or community.

Example: "Butcher's hook" is local rhyming slang for "look" in the East End of London.

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