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J. Arthur

Vulgar Cockney rhyming slang · East London

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SIMPLE

“He is just having a J. Arthur in his room.”

CONTEXTUAL

“The teenager was embarrassed when his mother walked in while he was having a J. Arthur.”

COMPLEX

“The protagonist retreated to the privacy of his quarters, choosing to have a J. Arthur rather than face the social pressures of the evening.”


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Last updated June 6, 2026