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Blues Heron

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11. British slang for fake

Reply to maxsolomon (Reply #8)

Mon Apr 17, 2023, 01:10 PM

Apr 2023

Not authentic; fake
Cod as an adjective is an informal British word for “not authentic; fake “. It is of uncertain origin according to oxforddictionaries.com. Here is a celebrated example of a cod-French accent: French Taunter – Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

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"Cod 'Russian' accent"? maxsolomon Apr 2023 #1

Typo for odd? Sanity Claws Apr 2023 #6

That makes sense maxsolomon Apr 2023 #8

My guess: she didn't quite get the accent Sanity Claws Apr 2023 #9

British slang for fake Blues Heron Apr 2023 #11

the more you know... maxsolomon Apr 2023 #12

New one for me too Blues Heron Apr 2023 #13

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This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Apr 2023 #5

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She should have to register as an agent for a foreign government. n/t dobleremolque Apr 2023 #4

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There has to be money involved somewhere SouthernDem4ever Apr 2023 #14

If she was in aviation electronics, she had a security clearance. marble falls Apr 2023 #15

Link to non paywall article ... marble falls Apr 2023 #16

Thank You For That. ruet Apr 2023 #17

No problems! This is a very important post of yours, and I am glad I could help get it out!!! marble falls Apr 2023 #18

I edited the OP to include your link. ruet Apr 2023 #19

So, like...the reverse opposite of the main characters in The Americans? Tommy Carcetti Apr 2023 #20