Arthur J. Rank
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Arthur J. Rank In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Mid-20th-century Cockney rhyming slang, riffing on the name of film magnate J. Arthur Rank (1888-1972), whose company's gong-striker logo opened British films for decades.
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What does Arthur J. Rank mean in Cockney slang?
It's Cockney rhyming slang for a 'wank'.
Where does Arthur J. Rank come from?
It's rhyming slang built on the name of J. Arthur Rank, the film magnate, where 'Rank' rhymes with the crude term.
How do you use Arthur J. Rank in a sentence?
"He's off having an Arthur J. Rank, no doubt."
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