cockerney

See also: Cockerney

English

Etymology

Imitative of cockney pronunciation, with epenthesis.

Adjective

cockerney (comparative more cockerney, superlative most cockerney)

1. Pronunciation spelling of cockney.
   • 2006, The Theatre Record, volume 26, numbers 14-26, page, published 1120:

     His finest creation, cockerney geeza Lee Nelson, is worth the price of admission on his own.

Noun

cockerney (plural cockerneys)

1. Pronunciation spelling of cockney.
   • 1939, Time, vol 4, part 2, page 61:

     I told her I'm a Cockerney. Her uncle is a sailor too.