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fireman's hose
What does fireman's hose mean?
The nose. Usually trotted out when someone's hooter is worth commenting on.
"Have a butcher's at the fireman's hose on him."
Origin
Cockney rhyming slang: 'fireman's hose' rhymes with 'nose'. The image — long, fleshy, business end of a face — does most of the work.
Frequently asked questions
What does fireman's hose mean?
In this slang it means "nose."
How do you use fireman's hose in a sentence?
"He's got a right big fireman's hose on him."
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