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10/11/08

Brit' Word of the Day

Today's BWOTD is a rhyming slang phrase:

"How about a rosy lea?"

'Rosy Lea' = Cup of Tea'

Like most rhyming slang this originated in London, but spread throughout the UK. It's less common to hear it these days, but I remember it being said more as a youngster.

5 comments:

  1. Veronika LenzOctober 11, 2008 at 6:02 AM

    I’d rather have a Vera and Philharmonic.

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  2. ValerieOctober 11, 2008 at 7:36 AM

    I love reading the British Words. :)

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  3. WinifredOctober 11, 2008 at 8:00 AM

    What about a glass of Acker Bilk?

    = Milk

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  4. Linda JenningsOctober 11, 2008 at 8:27 AM

    That's a new one to me! I think I'll have a rosy Lea! *LOL*

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  5. Victoria - Florence and MaryOctober 11, 2008 at 10:31 AM

    I love a good old cup of rosy lee... my dad always calls it that!

    Victoria x

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