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treacle tart
What does treacle tart mean?
Cockney rhyming slang for 'sweetheart', shortened to 'treacle' as a term of endearment.
"Alright, treacle? Fancy a cup of tea?"
Origin
'Tart' rhymes with 'heart' (sweetheart); a treacle tart being the classic pudding.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'treacle' mean as a term of address?
It's Cockney rhyming slang for 'sweetheart' — 'treacle tart' rhymes on 'tart'/'heart' — used as a friendly, affectionate way to address someone.
Is calling someone 'treacle' rude?
No, it's warm and friendly, like calling someone 'love' or 'darling', though it can sound old-fashioned or cheeky.
Where does 'treacle' as slang come from?
From traditional London rhyming slang, where 'treacle tart' stands in for 'sweetheart' — the treacle tart being a classic British pudding.
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