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jimmy riddle
What does jimmy riddle mean?
A trip to the toilet for a wee. Rhymes with 'piddle' and almost always clipped to just 'a Jimmy'. One of the rare bits of Cockney that broke out of the East End and went properly national — your nan in Yorkshire knows this one.
"Hang on, I need a quick Jimmy before we get back in the car."
Origin
Cockney rhyming slang, early 20th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does Jimmy Riddle mean?
Jimmy Riddle is Cockney rhyming slang for a piddle — meaning a wee or a pee.
How do you use Jimmy Riddle in a sentence?
"Hang on, I'm just off for a Jimmy Riddle."
Where does Jimmy Riddle come from?
It's Cockney rhyming slang, where "Jimmy Riddle" rhymes with "piddle."
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