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Rabbit, to (rhyming)to talk The missing rhyming component is "rabbit and pork."
Rack, Thea path in Sefton Park for courting couples
Rack offa dismissive remark, meaning to go and disappear, to get lost. A variant of nick off, fuck off.
a dismissive remark, meaning to go and disappear, to get lost. A variant of nick off, fuck off.
Link to this entryRadar Gearspectacles
Raddledlost, bewildered
Raggety kecksworn-out knickers or tattered drawers; the term often is used to refer to a "slummy" or slum-dweller. The remote source is probably the Ragged Schools run for severely impovershed slum children.
worn-out knickers or tattered drawers; the term often is used to refer to a "slummy" or slum-dweller. The remote source is probably the Ragged Schools run for severely impovershed slum children.
Ragman. De Ragman, or raggie. The old-clothes man. A junkman was often called a rag and bone man. Some remember that he would trade goldfish for old clothing.
Ragtag and bobtailthe poorest of the poor
rag tatter(obsolete)person who pays or trades for rags
Railingsthe teeth
railway bogiesrailway police
randy sodan amorous person; a lady killer
Rantan. Lissen to his rantanHe is knocking loudly.In Lancashire, referred to a loud knock at the outer door, or a noisy disturbance of any sort.
He is knocking loudly.In Lancashire, referred to a loud knock at the outer door, or a noisy disturbance of any sort.
Link to this entryrapa half penny, formerly applied to an Irish half-penny. Hence "I don't give a rap...."
a half penny, formerly applied to an Irish half-penny. Hence "I don't give a rap...."
Link to this entryrat catchersR.C.s Roman Catholics
Rat-arsed, to getto get very drunk
rat-trap carsa new car which is left in an area where there have been many car thefts. The car is rigged so that, when stolen, the engine cuts off after a few yards and all the doors lock, trapping the "rats" inside, who are now subject to arrest.
a new car which is left in an area where there have been many car thefts. The car is rigged so that, when stolen, the engine cuts off after a few yards and all the doors lock, trapping the "rats" inside, who are now subject to arrest.
Link to this entryRattlera tram or street-car, or (plural) the stairs to them, or any stairs.
a tram or street-car, or (plural) the stairs to them, or any stairs.
Link to this entryRave, toto go partying, as in to be out raving
Raverparty-goer
razz, going for ato take a joy ride in a stolen car
Readiesmoney
real bother, to be into be experiencing unusual difficulty or inconvenience because of something
Reambeautiful
reasty(sometimes spelled reesty)rancid. In Lancashire, reesty means rusted or discolored, as is said of strong or rancid bacon.
rancid. In Lancashire, reesty means rusted or discolored, as is said of strong or rancid bacon.
Link to this entryRed biddycheap red wine. It can also refer to a potent mix of port and meths.
red nose, aa Liverpool football fan
Red raddlea hard block of red powder used for cleaning and colouring window-sills, doorsteps and brickwork, and in some cases a cheap substitute for rouge.
a hard block of red powder used for cleaning and colouring window-sills, doorsteps and brickwork, and in some cases a cheap substitute for rouge.
red reinson a funeral horse, this would be taken as an assertion that the deceased had been murdered.
on a funeral horse, this would be taken as an assertion that the deceased had been murdered.
Link to this entryRed Gurneta large spiny headed fish, known for the grunting noises it makes when taken.
a large spiny headed fish, known for the grunting noises it makes when taken.
Red mega mythical coin of no value whatever It ain't worth a red meg: it is completely worthless. Also see "meg" on this list.
a mythical coin of no value whatever It ain't worth a red meg: it is completely worthless. Also see "meg" on this list.
Link to this entryRed Hot Johnthe term comes from the name of a Salvation Army Officer in Bootle who was known for his reformist zeal. It can refer to anyone who is delivering a ferocious moral rebuke.
the term comes from the name of a Salvation Army Officer in Bootle who was known for his reformist zeal. It can refer to anyone who is delivering a ferocious moral rebuke.
Link to this entryred-blooded all-American fullbackderisory term for a braggart; a self-styled hero.
Redbanda trusted prisoner (or "trustee"), who wears a red arm-band signifying that.
a trusted prisoner (or "trustee"), who wears a red arm-band signifying that.
Link to this entryredneckCatholic term for a Protestant Redneck: a Catholic Obviously, it depends who is talking.
Catholic term for a Protestant Redneck: a Catholic Obviously, it depends who is talking.
Link to this entryRedskina trouble-maker.
Reguloproprietary name of a thermostatic control for a domestic gas oven.
Rellierelative. Rellos is frequently the plural.
Rent bookbail money
Rent Boysmale prostitutes
Rentagob, aa man who tends to "run at the mouth.'
Rentfeller. The rent collector.
reppingthe job of being a commercial salesperson
rhubarb crumbletreat served at the school canteen
Rhubarb Vaselinoterm for a young man who preens himself excessively
term for a young man who preens himself excessively
Link to this entryribblecommuter bus
Ring the bellto make a woman pregnant. A father of a large family is said to ring the bell every time. The allusion is to the strength games at Fairs.
to make a woman pregnant. A father of a large family is said to ring the bell every time. The allusion is to the strength games at Fairs.
Link to this entryRingerstolen car( or a horse, or a necklace, etc.) disguised so as to avoid detection
stolen car( or a horse, or a necklace, etc.) disguised so as to avoid detection
Rip( or to let rip)to pass wind with unseemly vigour.
Riviera, derThe Isle of Man
roacha small freshwater fish of the carp family, common in the rivers of Northern Europe
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, common in the rivers of Northern Europe
roach endimprovised mouthpiece for a rolled joint, or "spliff," made from the cardboard casing of cigarette papers, or "skins."
improvised mouthpiece for a rolled joint, or "spliff," made from the cardboard casing of cigarette papers, or "skins."
Link to this entryroad throughbowel movement
roadymixed. In Lancashire it is used to describe bacon which has alternate layers of fat and lean.
mixed. In Lancashire it is used to describe bacon which has alternate layers of fat and lean.
Roasty(sometimes spelled roastie)roast potato, but it can also mean a roast.
Robin's Breakfasta child's Christmas breakfast, prepared in particular for needy children
a child's Christmas breakfast, prepared in particular for needy children
Link to this entryRobinsa brand of cigarettes popular during the last World War
Rockrock candy
Rocky Racoon (rhyming)the moon
Rodey baconStreaky bacon. See "roady" on this list.
rofe, afour pounds
Roger Bollocksa generic name, often used when addressing someone confrontationally
Roller (or roll boy)a very pious person. Spiegl thinks this may be derived from the line "When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there," but the derisive phrase "holy rollers," and their reputation for rolling in the aisles, might be the origin.
a very pious person. Spiegl thinks this may be derived from the line "When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there," but the derisive phrase "holy rollers," and their reputation for rolling in the aisles, might be the origin.
Link to this entryrollieshand rolled cigarettes
Rollin' in ther shitthoroughly drunk
Rollin' yer ownincest
rope, a(obsolete)an inexpensive and tawdry place for drunken sailors to spend the night, A rope would be stretched from one wall to another, and the sailors would drape themselves over it. It was also called a "tuppenny kip." The term "lascar rope" for cheap overnight lodgings is the source here.
an inexpensive and tawdry place for drunken sailors to spend the night, A rope would be stretched from one wall to another, and the sailors would drape themselves over it. It was also called a "tuppenny kip." The term "lascar rope" for cheap overnight lodgings is the source here.
Link to this entryroped up, to beto have stitches put in a wound
Ropeyof poor quality
Rose of Traleesarcastic name given to an old and slovenly woman.
sarcastic name given to an old and slovenly woman.
Link to this entryRota do Bacalhau(Portuguese)the codfish route, sailed by the Portuguese and others for well over four hundred years.
the codfish route, sailed by the Portuguese and others for well over four hundred years.
Link to this entryRottenvery drunk
Roundersa children's game, supposedly a forerunner of baseball, via softball.
Rounds. She give im de rounds uv de kitchen. They had a domestic altercation.
Rowdy doextremely informal, and some times spontaneous, party Shaw says that "rowdy" can mean low, but not necessarily noisy.
extremely informal, and some times spontaneous, party Shaw says that "rowdy" can mean low, but not necessarily noisy.
Link to this entryRozzera police constable. Norder thinks that the term may come from the Romany word for strong man: "roozolus."
a police constable. Norder thinks that the term may come from the Romany word for strong man: "roozolus."
Link to this entryRubea fairground or circus attendant
Ruckanimal excrement. Mind dat ruck on der parapet: beware of the (dog) mess on the pavement.
animal excrement. Mind dat ruck on der parapet: beware of the (dog) mess on the pavement.
Link to this entryrumbled, to beto be informed on or exposed
Rumpy Pumpysexual intercourse
run-out, giving ain soccer, easing a sidelined player back into a team
rushin'injecting narcotics
Ruthless RufusWhozit, whatsizname, applied specifically to a person in a position to administer punishment, such as a headmaster or a magistrate.
Whozit, whatsizname, applied specifically to a person in a position to administer punishment, such as a headmaster or a magistrate.
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