cowson
(slang, chiefly, South London, archaic) Used for emphasis; bloody; fucking.
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#1·Apr 26, 2026
(slang, chiefly, South London, archaic) Used for emphasis; bloody; fucking.
That cowson nut is rusted frozen.
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#2·Apr 26, 2026
(slang, chiefly, South London, archaic) An objectionable, contemptible, unfortunate or stubborn person, place or situation (sometimes used ironically or humorously); bastard; git.
Origin: Attested since the 1920s. From cow + son. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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