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shut yer cake 'ole
What does shut yer cake 'ole mean?
Be quiet — but with feeling. Your mouth is the 'cake hole' because that's where cake goes in. Northern, blunt, faintly Victorian. Used between mates or by a knackered parent.
"Shut yer cake 'ole, I'm watching the match."
Origin
British forces slang from the early 1900s — 'cake-hole' for mouth.
Frequently asked questions
What does "shut yer cake 'ole" mean?
It means shut your mouth — "cake 'ole" being slang for your mouth.
How do you use "shut yer cake 'ole" in a sentence?
"Shut yer cake 'ole and let me think for a minute."
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