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lionel blair
What does lionel blair mean?
Cockney rhyming slang meaning flares, i.e. flared trousers.
"He turned up in a pair of lionel blairs."
Origin
Named after entertainer Lionel Blair; 'Blair' rhymes with 'flares'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'lionel blair' mean?
It's Cockney rhyming slang for flares, meaning flared trousers.
Why 'Lionel Blair'?
It's named after the British entertainer Lionel Blair, whose surname 'Blair' rhymes with 'flares'.
How is it used?
Usually in the plural, as in 'he turned up in a pair of lionel blairs' to describe someone in flared trousers.
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