Idiom

Khyber pass

What does "Khyber pass" mean?

Cockney rhyming slang for arse.

Khyber pass

Britain.

Cockney rhyming slang for arse.

Mainly Britain. Note that the original pronunciation of 'pass' would have been 'parse', to rhyme with 'arse'. This reflects the 'long r' vocalisation of Cockneys. Current pronunciation depends on where you come from

  • That was really insulting to my mother. When he bends over he's going to get a good kick up the khyber.