Cockney Rhyming Slang

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This quiz helps you revise some well-known rhyming slang examples. Recommended for upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    The trouble will go berserk if she sees me drunk again.The word 'trouble' means:

    • A.

      Police officer

    • B.

      Sister

    • C.

      Nurse

    • D.

      Wife

    • E.

      Girlfriend

    Correct Answer
    D. Wife
    Explanation
    Trouble and Strife - Wife

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  • 2. 

    'ave you brought the bees?The word 'bees' means:

    • A.

      Alcohol

    • B.

      Gun

    • C.

      Money

    • D.

      Cards

    • E.

      Grass

    Correct Answer
    C. Money
    Explanation
    Bees and Honey - Money

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  • 3. 

    Don't blame me you're tired. You needn't 'ave used the apples.The word 'apples' means:

    • A.

      Bicycles

    • B.

      Stairs

    • C.

      Weights

    • D.

      Trolleys

    • E.

      Cars

    Correct Answer
    B. Stairs
    Explanation
    Apples and Pears - Stairs

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  • 4. 

    I can't Adam and Eve it!The slang expression 'Adam and Eve' means:

    • A.

      See

    • B.

      Hear

    • C.

      Take home

    • D.

      Explain

    • E.

      Believe

    Correct Answer
    E. Believe
    Explanation
    Adam and Eve - believe
    (Always used together!)

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  • 5. 

    They were 'aving a big bull at the time.The word 'bull' means:

    • A.

      Party

    • B.

      Loud argument

    • C.

      Competition

    • D.

      Sex

    • E.

      Red underwear

    Correct Answer
    B. Loud argument
    Explanation
    Bull and Cow - Row

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  • 6. 

    We rabbited with 'em.The word 'rabbit' means:

    • A.

      Run

    • B.

      Fight

    • C.

      Talk

    • D.

      Play

    • E.

      Swim

    Correct Answer
    C. Talk
    Explanation
    Rabbit and Pork - Talk

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  • 7. 

    'ey! Pass me that Aristotle.The word 'Aristotle' means:

    • A.

      Salt

    • B.

      Glass

    • C.

      Can

    • D.

      Bottle

    • E.

      Sugar

    Correct Answer
    D. Bottle
    Explanation
    Aristotle - Bottle

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  • 8. 

    She 'as really nice bacons.The word 'bacon' means:

    • A.

      Eyes

    • B.

      Arms

    • C.

      Legs

    • D.

      Breasts

    • E.

      Buttocks

    Correct Answer
    C. Legs
    Explanation
    Bacon and Eggs - Legs

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  • 9. 

    You 'ave a nice uncle. 'ow much was it?The word 'uncle' means:

    • A.

      Necklace

    • B.

      Tie

    • C.

      Shoes

    • D.

      Trousers

    • E.

      Shirt

    Correct Answer
    E. Shirt
    Explanation
    Uncle Bert - Shirt

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  • 10. 

    She 'as beautiful minces.The word 'minces' means:

    • A.

      Arms

    • B.

      Hands

    • C.

      Legs

    • D.

      Friends

    • E.

      Eyes

    Correct Answer
    E. Eyes
    Explanation
    Mince Pies - Eyes

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