Idiom idiom
almond Rocks
Slang Cockney rhyming slang · East London
Meaning
socks
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“I need to buy some new almond rocks.”
“My feet are freezing because I forgot to put on my almond rocks this morning.”
“He pulled his worn almond rocks from the drawer, preparing for the long walk ahead in the cold winter air.”
Origin
disputed origin
disputed origin
Originally a kind of rock cake with almonds.
Anchors to
- 01
fox's socks
Something or someone that is ideal or very pleasing.
- 02
knock someone's socks off
To impress greatly; amaze; stun.
- 03
one's socks off
With a large amount of effort or intensity.
- 04
pull one's socks up
To start making an effort; to renew or redouble one's efforts.
- 05
put a sock in it
To stop talking; to be quiet; to shut one's mouth.
Last updated August 10, 2026