noun
Street Slang
cock sparrow
KOK SPAR-oh · noun · informal
Rhyming slang for barrow, or an affectionate 'me old cock'.
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Cockney rhyming slang for a barrow; 'me old cock sparrow' is also an affectionate address, clipped to 'me old cock'.
“Alright me old cock sparrow?”
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cock sparrow In A Sentence
Alright me old cock sparrow?
Origin & Usage
'Sparrow' rhymes with 'barrow'; also a warm East End form of address.
People Also Ask
What does 'cock sparrow' mean?
It's Cockney rhyming slang for a barrow, where 'sparrow' rhymes with 'barrow'. 'Me old cock sparrow' is also a warm way to address a friend.
Is 'cock sparrow' rude?
No. In this East End usage it's affectionate, often clipped to 'me old cock' as a friendly greeting.
How is it used?
You might greet a mate with 'alright me old cock sparrow?' as a cheery hello.
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