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Ascot Races

Slang Cockney rhyming slang · East London

braces


SIMPLE

“He wears Ascot Races to keep his trousers up.”

CONTEXTUAL

“I need to buy a new pair of Ascot Races because my belt is too uncomfortable for this suit.”

COMPLEX

“The old tailor insisted that a gentleman should always wear Ascot Races rather than a belt to ensure his trousers hang perfectly.”


Last updated April 28, 2026