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Alan Whicker

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English

Etymology

Rhyme for nicker (pound sterling), in reference to Alan Whicker (1921–2013), British journalist and broadcaster.

Noun

Alan Whicker

  1. (Cockney rhyming slang) A pound sterling; a quid.
    • 2006, David Eldridge, Market Boy (play)
      I don't want five pound! I don't want four pound! I don't want three pound! I don't want two pound! I don't even want one and a half pound! Come on then, girls, a good old-fashioned bar! An Alan Whicker!
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