Idiom idiom
baker's dozen
Slang Cockney rhyming slang · East London
Meaning
cousin
Examples
“I buy a baker's dozen of rolls for our family breakfast.”
“The local shopkeeper always gives me a baker's dozen when I order doughnuts, so I have thirteen instead of twelve.”
“To ensure that no customer felt cheated by a small loaf, the medieval guild established the baker's dozen as a standard practice for every large order.”
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Last updated August 18, 2026