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Cockneyism

/ˈkɒk·ni·ɪz·əm/noun
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Cockneyism refers to a distinctive linguistic feature, such as rhyming slang or dropped letters, characteristic of the Cockney dialect spoken in East London. In contemporary contexts, it's often used to highlight cultural identity or add a touch of humor in media, though it's sometimes stereotyped as a marker of working-class speech.

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