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Why is a watch called kettle in cockney rhyming slang?

You're thinking of "knickers", not "kettle".

In Cockney rhyming slang, "knickers" is used to refer to a watch. This comes from the phrase "knickers" rhyming with "clockers", which in turn is slang for a watch.

So, instead of saying "watch", a Cockney speaker might say "Have a look at your knickers" or "What time is it on your knickers?".

Let me know if you'd like to know more about Cockney rhyming slang!

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