Hampsteads

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Meaning: Teeth.

牙齿。
Dientes.
歯。
이(치아).

From 'Hampstead Heath' (a famous London park) rhyming with teeth. 'Nice set of Hampsteads' comments on someone's teeth.

源自'Hampstead Heath'(伦敦著名公园)与'teeth'押韵。'Nice set of Hampsteads'是对某人牙齿的评价。
De 'Hampstead Heath' (un famoso parque de Londres) que rima con 'teeth' (dientes). 'Nice set of Hampsteads' comenta sobre los dientes de alguien.
「Hampstead Heath」(有名なロンドンの公園)が「teeth」と韻を踏むことから。「Nice set of Hampsteads」は誰かの歯についてコメントすること。
런던의 유명한 공원인 'Hampstead Heath'가 teeth(이)와 운이 맞는 데서 유래했다. 'Nice set of Hampsteads'는 누군가의 치아에 대한 평가이다.

Examples

  1. Look at those Hampsteads—perfect!
    看那副牙齿,完美!
    ¡Mira esos dientes, perfectos!
    その歯を見て、完璧!
    저 이 좀 봐, 완벽해!
  2. Got a problem with my Hampsteads.
    我的牙有问题
    Tengo un problema con mis dientes
    歯に問題がある
    이에 문제가 있어.
  3. Flash those Hampstead Heaths!
    露出你的牙齿笑一个!
    ¡Muestra esos dientes!
    その歯を見せて笑って!
    그 하얀 이를 드러내고 웃어봐!

Pronunciation

/ˈhæmpstədz/

Usage Guide

Context: body, dentistry, appearance

Tone: casual, London

✓ Do Say

  • Hampsteads
    牙齿
    Dientes
    이빨
  • Hampstead Heath
    牙齿
    Dientes
    이빨

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Origin & History

Hampstead Heath, a large ancient park in North London, rhymes with teeth. Using a well-known London landmark for a body part is typical of Cockney creativity.

Etymology: Hampstead Heath rhymes with teeth

First recorded: 19th century

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: Older generations

Social background: Working class origins

Pop culture: London landmarks

Regional notes: London, less known elsewhere.

Variations

HampsteadsHampstead Heath

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