Cockneity

/kɒkˈniːɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being a Cockney; the characteristic speech, manner, or culture of Cockneys.

Etymology

From 'Cockney' plus the suffix '-ity' (forming abstract nouns of state or quality). Follows the pattern of words like 'nobility' or 'purity.'

Kelly Says

Cockneity is a real linguistic and cultural phenomenon—Cockney speakers maintain distinct vowel sounds that linguists can literally map by street in East London!

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