five-to-twos

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Pronunciations

five to twos (fyev tuh TOOZ)
four by twos (foor bye TOOZ)

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Definitions

  • n. Jews.

Example Sentences

  • "The store was full of five-to-twos."

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Languages of Origin

  • English

Etymology

  • Cockney rhyming slang.

      • Who Uses This

      • Non-Jews: (words that have spread outside of Jewish networks)

      Regions

      • Great Britain

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      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      five to twos, five to two, five-to-two, 5-to-2s, 5-to-2, four by twos, 4 by 2s, 4 by 2, four by two

Notes

  • Variants include four by twos.

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