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battle cruiser
What does battle cruiser mean?
Cockney rhyming slang meaning a boozer, i.e. a pub.
"He's propping up the bar in the battle cruiser again."
Origin
'Cruiser' rhymes with 'boozer'; naval-flavoured London rhyming slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'battle cruiser' mean in Cockney?
It's rhyming slang for 'boozer', which itself means a pub — 'cruiser' rhymes with 'boozer'.
Why is it often just 'battle'?
Cockney rhyming slang usually drops the rhyming word, so 'battle cruiser' gets clipped to 'battle' while still meaning the pub.
How do you use it?
You'd say 'Down the battle cruiser' to mean down the pub.
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