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gregory peck
What does gregory peck mean?
The neck. 'Gregory Peck' rhymes with 'neck', and the phrase is shortened to 'Gregory', burying the rhyme as Cockney custom demands.
"I've got a right crick in my Gregory this morning."
Origin
Mid-twentieth-century East End rhyming slang named for the Hollywood star Gregory Peck (1916-2003); the use of celebrity names for rhymes is a classic Cockney device, extending the personal-name tradition that runs back through the slang Hotten catalogued in 1859.
Frequently asked questions
What does Gregory Peck mean in Cockney?
It means neck. 'Peck' rhymes with 'neck', and it's usually shortened to 'Gregory'.
Who was Gregory Peck?
An American film star of the mid-twentieth century; Cockneys borrowed famous names freely for their rhymes.
Can Gregory Peck mean a cheque too?
Yes — in some usage 'Gregory Peck' also rhymes with 'cheque', so context tells you which is meant.
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