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What is "Cockney" rhyming slang?
AA distinctive regional dialect and accent spoken in the rural villages of Wales
BA form of slang from London where words are replaced by rhyming phrases ✓
CA traditional and historic style of spoken poetry with origins in Scotland
DA distinctive Midlands dialect of spoken English used in Birmingham and the area
Explanation
Cockney rhyming slang is a form of slang that originated in London's East End. Words are replaced by phrases that rhyme with them (e.g., "plates of meat" = feet, "dog and bone" = phone).
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