Does anyone know the origin of the Cockney(?)term "Drum" as used in Minder "Im going back to my drum Tel", meaning house or flat etc?
Is it rhyming slang? Cos if it is I can't work it out and I've often wondered what its origins are you see.
I'm orf nawh for a Jimmy Riddle and a bevvy in the rubby dud dub me old Chinas
It's one I've debated with friends for a number of years. The best one I came up with is Drum Kit - Pit. I was born in 'Arrow mind you.
Quote: Marc P @ February 1 2009, 4:16 PM GMTIt's one I've debated with friends for a number of years. The best one I came up with is Drum Kit - Pit. I was born in 'Arrow mind you.
Is that near Bow?
LOL
You guys!
Google says drum roll = hole.
Mine is better than Google.
Drum and Bass = Place
Quote: Griff @ February 1 2009, 4:25 PM GMTDrum syncopation = accommodation.
Genius
Drum sticks = mortar and bricks
A membranophone - my stately home.
Right Sod yiz!!!
Paradiddle - Middle terrace 3 bed!
Ha-ha!
I'm usually pretty up on rhyming slang, but can't for the life of me remember. I'm going to have to dig out my old Sweeney annual which had a whole feature on rhyming slang.
Rhythym Section - Unsightly erection.
High hat - basement flat
Quote: Griff @ February 1 2009, 4:45 PM GMTBritish Sitcom Guide = Twisted up inside.
British Comedy Guide = late