Cockney Rhyming Slang | 20-Question Quiz
Test Your Cockney Slang Know-How
Maidin mhaith, quizzers! 👋 Fancy yourself a bit of a language legend? Whether you're catching up on classic EastEnders, heading to the Big Smoke, or just love vintage slang, this Cockney Rhyming Slang quiz is right up your street.
So what’s it all about, then? Cockney Rhyming Slang sprang up in 19th-century East London as a cheeky way to disguise everyday words, swapping them for rhyming phrases like “dog and bone” (phone) or “trouble and strife” (wife). Often, only the first part is used, leaving outsiders scratching their loaf (head).
Take a butcher’s and see how you do!
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Q1: Pop this on your "loaf of bread" when it’s cold out. Hat.
Q2: Fancy a "Ruby Murray" tonight? What are you ordering? Curry.
Q3: Heard someone ask if you’ve paid the Duke of Kent? What are they talking about? Rent.
Q4: “He’s on his Jack Jones.” What’s his situation? Alone.
Q5: If you got into a bit of "Barney Rubble", what are you in? Trouble.
Q6: In Cockney Rhyming Slang, what does "Scooby Doo" mean? Clue.
Q7: What’s a "Peckham Rye" in Cockney Rhyming Slang? Tie.
Q8: “Let’s take the apples and pears.” What are you climbing? Stairs.
Q9: Got some "bees and honey" in your wallet? What does it mean? Money.
Q10: “Oh, my plates of meat are killing me!” 😱 What’s hurting after all that dancing, running and queueing for a Greggs? Feet.
Q11: “Use your mince pies.” What should you be using? Eyes.
Q12: “Got a pony on the nags.” How much have you bet? £25 on the horses 🐎.
Q13: What is meant by "Barnet Fair"? Hair.
Q14: Went down the "frog and toad". What did you walk down? Road.
Q15: You’ve got a bit of "Uncle Ned". What are you experiencing? Dread.
Q16: What does "Jam jar" refer to? Car.
Q17: Had a bit too much "pig’s ear" last night 😱 what might you be regretting this morning? Beer.
Q18: Give us a "Captain Cook" at your answers. What am I asking for? A look.
Q19: He’s got the "Richard the Third" 😱 what unfortunate situation is he in? Turd.
Q20: It’s a classic: What’s a “Baker’s Dozen” rhyming slang for? Cousin.
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Now that you've revealed all 20 answers — how did you do?
17–20 correct – Rhyming Royalty 👑🍻
Cor blimey, you’ve smashed it! You’re the governor of gabbing, the don of the dog and bone. Whether it’s brass for cash or Ruby for curry, you know your slang inside out. You’re ready for your own East End soap cameo!
10–16 correct – Bit of a Diamond 💎🗣️
Lovely jubbly! You’ve got a decent ear for Cockney patter and you’re halfway up the apples and pears to slang stardom. A few more quizzes and you’ll be telling porkies like a pro. Keep going, me old china!
0–9 correct – New to the Manor 🧳🚪
No shame, guv’nor — everyone starts somewhere! You might not be fluent in rhyming just yet, but you’ve got heart, hustle, and a head full of potential. Have another butcher’s and soon you’ll be speaking fluent market stall!
Go dtí an chéad uair eile… keep thinking sharp, agus slán go fóill!
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