rosie

n. uncountable

C2 Proficiency US //ˈɹoʊzi// rosie

Archaic Informal Slang

Definition

n. a cup of tea. It comes from British rhyming slang where 'Rosie Lee' sounds like 'tea'.

n. a cup of tea; a term originating from Cockney rhyming slang ('Rosie Lee').

SIMPLE

Would you like a nice cup of rosie?

CONTEXTUAL

After a long day working in the garden, he sat down with a warm cup of rosie and the newspaper.

COMPLEX

While the younger generation often prefers coffee, the old man insisted that nothing could settle his nerves quite like a steaming mug of rosie.

Usage

Informal British slang; often used in the phrase 'a cup of rosie'.

Last updated May 3, 2026