Rosie Lee

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English

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Etymology

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Originally military slang.

Noun

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Rosie Lee (uncountable)

  1. (Cockney rhyming slang) Tea (drink).
    Synonym: (ellipsis) Rosie
    I'll put the kettle on and make us a cup of Rosie Lee.
    • 2007, Rhys Bowen, Her Royal Spyness, page 203:
      [] Nice cup of Rosie Lee?” he asked, using the Cockney tradition of rhyming slang.

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