Rosie Lee
Synonym of tea a drink made by infusing dried leaves or buds of the tea plant in hot waterSynonym of tea (“(uncountable) a drink made by infusing dried leaves or buds of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) in hot water; (countable) a cup of this drink”)
Meaning
1 senses(Cockney, slang, uncountable, usually)Synonym of tea (“(uncountable) a drink made by infusing dried leaves or buds of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) in hot water; (countable) a cup of this drink”)
I’ll put the kettle on and make us a cup of Rosie Lee.
Origin
From Rosie (“female name”) + Lee (“surname, or female or male given name”), chosen for itsFrom Rosie (“female name”) + Lee (“surname, or female or male given name”), chosen for its rhyme with tea.
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Forms
plural: Rosie LeesSynonyms
9 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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