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alan whicker
What does alan whicker mean?
Cockney rhyming slang for 'nicker', meaning one pound sterling. Often just shortened to 'Alan' or 'Alans' for multiples. Named after the globetrotting British TV broadcaster Alan Whicker.
"That round cost me forty Alan Whickers, daylight robbery."
Origin
20th-century Cockney rhyming slang, taking the name of journalist and TV presenter Alan Whicker (1921-2013), best known for Whicker's World.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Alan Whicker" mean in Cockney slang?
It's rhyming slang for a "nicker," meaning one pound.
How do you use "Alan Whicker" in a sentence?
"That'll cost you fifty Alan Whickers."
Why does "Alan Whicker" mean a pound?
It's Cockney rhyming slang: "Alan Whicker" (a British TV presenter) rhymes with "nicker," slang for a pound.
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