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Hampton Wick
· noun · cockney
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Hampton Wick In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Cockney rhyming slang from the West London suburb Hampton Wick — rhymes with 'prick'. The everyday phrase 'he gets on my wick' (he annoys me) comes directly from this rhyme — most people using it have no idea they're calling someone a pain in the cock.
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What does Hampton Wick mean in slang?
Hampton Wick is Cockney rhyming slang for "prick," and it's the root of the phrase "gets on my wick."
How do you use Hampton Wick in a sentence?
The clipped form survives in "he really gets on my wick," meaning he irritates you.
Where does Hampton Wick come from?
It's Cockney rhyming slang based on Hampton Wick, a place name in west London, which rhymes with "prick."
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