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General Slang
Duke of Kent
· noun · cockney
Rent — the money you owe the landlord.
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Rent. The monthly hit to the landlord, dressed in royal robes for comic effect.
“Can't, mate — Duke of Kent's due Friday and I'm short.”
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Duke of Kent In A Sentence
Can't, mate — Duke of Kent's due Friday and I'm short.
Origin & Usage
Cockney rhyming slang. The royal title 'Duke of Kent' rhymes with 'rent' — a working-class Londoner's gentle dig at the people who never had to worry about paying it.
Variants
duke
People Also Ask
What does Duke of Kent mean in Cockney rhyming slang?
It's rhyming slang for "rent" — the money you owe your landlord.
How do you use Duke of Kent in a sentence?
"I can't come out this weekend, I've got to sort the Duke of Kent."
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