2006-11-26 20:50:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Kettle = Kettle & Hob = Hob rhymes with Fob = Fob Watch = Old fashioned watch on a chain placed in the two pockets of a waistcoat.
2006-11-26 20:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Kettle and hob = fob watch.
2006-11-26 20:52:27 · answer #2 · answered by little_jo_uk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kettle and Hob ---- Fob -- fob watch
2006-11-26 21:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by Agustin-Jean F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kettle and hob = fob (fob watch)
2006-11-26 20:52:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also, Gold watch = Scotch.
2006-11-26 20:53:22 · answer #5 · answered by Cynical_Si 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://www.cockneyrhymingslang.co.uk/english/letter/W.aspx
i have no idea but this site is great for converting them, it normally gives you reasons but on this occasion it hasnt, perhaps they are just as confused as you! xx
2006-11-26 20:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by SARA H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i THINK it dates back to when you used to have to watch the kettle (when it was on a stove) to make sure it didn't over boil
2006-11-26 20:53:19 · answer #7 · answered by D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F 4 · 0⤊ 6⤋