The meaning of Cockney

noun

A native of east london, traditionally one born within hearing of bow bells.

Usage examples:

Charlie was a cockney by birth, but he'd spent a lot of time abroad

noun

A young snapper fish (chrysophrys auratus).

adjective

A young snapper fish ( chrysophrys auratus ).

adjective

Of or characteristic of cockneys or their dialect or accent.

Usage examples:

Cockney humour

noun

The type of speech used by people from the east end of london

Usage examples:

You won't hear much real cockney spoken unless you go to the east end., a cockney accent