Oxo cube In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Oxo cube", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Hank Nguyen

2020-07-22 01:07

Meaning of Oxo cube

Synonyms:

London Undergound Train , Underground train

Oxo cube British formal

This is a slang that uses rhymes, coined by the London people. 'Oxo cube' rhymes with 'The Tube' (London Subway Train) so it is used as an alternative word to 'The Tube'.

- Hey when do we get on the Oxo cube ? - About five more minutes man.

The Oxo cube has now been closed due to COVID-19 concerns.

Hey I want to ride the popular Oxo cube mate, it has been too long since I left London.

Grammar and Usage of Oxo cube

Origin of Oxo cube

The origin of this Cockney rhymthic slang is properly related to the event of 'Oxo', a company brand that started selling beef stock cubes in the UK from the year 1910, and then became a widely popular brand for its products. The people of London coined the slang 'Oxo cube' after recognizing the similar rhymth in the word 'Oxo cube' ( Oxo's product of beef cubes) and ' The Tube' (which stands for London Subway), they then popularize the slang 'Oxo cube'.

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