Cockneyfying

/ˈkɒkniˌfaɪɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of 'cockneyfy'; currently making or becoming Cockney.

Etymology

From 'cockneyfy' with the present participle suffix '-ing,' indicating an ongoing process.

Kelly Says

Present participles are English's way of capturing action in progress—'cockneyfying' captures the moment someone is mid-transformation into speaking with Cockney characteristics!

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