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bricks and mortar
What does bricks and mortar mean?
Daughter, in Cockney rhyming slang. Usually said in full — this one rarely gets clipped to just 'bricks' the way some rhyming slang does, because the whole phrase is the joke.
"Me and the missus took the bricks and mortar down to Southend for the day."
Origin
Classic Cockney rhyming slang from the East End of London, recorded since at least the early 20th century. Rhymes 'mortar' with 'daughter'.
Frequently asked questions
What does bricks and mortar mean in Cockney slang?
It's Cockney rhyming slang for "daughter."
How do you use bricks and mortar in a sentence?
"I'm taking me bricks and mortar to school in the morning."
Where does bricks and mortar come from?
It's Cockney rhyming slang, where "mortar" rhymes with "daughter."
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