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loop the loop
What does loop the loop mean?
Soup. Straightforward rhyme, usually kept in full because 'a bowl of loop' doesn't quite land. Borrowed from the aerobatic stunt and the fairground ride of the same name — both were big news when the slang was minted.
"Freezing out there — get the loop the loop on the hob."
Origin
Cockney rhyming slang, early 20th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does loop the loop mean?
Loop the loop is Cockney rhyming slang for soup.
How do you use loop the loop in a sentence?
"Fancy a bowl of loop the loop?" is asking if you want some soup.
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