To make or cause to become Cockney in speech or manner; to adopt Cockney characteristics.
From 'Cockney' plus the suffix '-ize' (from Greek, indicating to cause to be or make into). American English variant of 'cockneyfy,' following the '-ize' preference in American spelling.
The '-ize' vs '-ify' split is actually an Atlantic divide—American English loves '-ize' endings while British English prefers '-ify,' reflecting different historical linguistic influences!
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