General
vera lynn
What does vera lynn mean?
Gin. Vera Lynn rhymes with gin, and in proper Cockney form it's almost always just 'a Vera'. 'Vera and Phil' (Vera and Philharmonic) gets you a gin and tonic. Dame Vera herself sued a gin brand over the association and won, which only made the rhyme more famous.
"Large Vera and tonic, ice and slice, ta."
Origin
Named for Dame Vera Lynn, the WWII Forces' Sweetheart. She famously took a gin brand to court in 2019 over trademarking her name — and won — because the rhyming slang link made it look like an endorsement.
Frequently asked questions
What does Vera Lynn mean?
It's Cockney rhyming slang for gin, and can also mean cigarette skins.
How do you use Vera Lynn in a sentence?
"Fancy a Vera Lynn and tonic?"
Where does Vera Lynn come from?
It's Cockney rhyming slang using the name of singer Vera Lynn, which rhymes with 'gin.'
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