noun
Street Slang
ruby
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Curry (clipped from 'Ruby Murray').
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The shortened form of 'Ruby Murray', Cockney rhyming slang for curry.
“Friday night's always a ruby and a few beers.”
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ruby In A Sentence
Friday night's always a ruby and a few beers.
Origin & Usage
Clip of 'Ruby Murray' ('Murray' rhymes with 'curry').
Variants
ruby murray
People Also Ask
What does 'ruby' mean in Cockney slang?
It means a curry. It's the clipped form of 'Ruby Murray', where 'Murray' rhymes with 'curry'.
Who was Ruby Murray?
Ruby Murray was a popular 1950s singer; her name was borrowed for the rhyming slang because it rhymes with 'curry'.
How do you use 'ruby'?
To mean going for or having a curry, e.g. 'Friday night's always a ruby and a few beers'.
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