Cockneyfy

/ˈkɒkniˌfaɪ/ verb

Definition

To make or cause to become Cockney in speech, manner, or character.

Etymology

From 'Cockney' plus the suffix '-fy' (from Latin 'facere,' meaning to make). Creates an active verb meaning the transformation process.

Kelly Says

The '-fy' suffix is one of English's most productive ways of creating verbs—you can theoretically 'solidify,' 'exemplify,' or 'cockney-fy' almost any noun into a verb!

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