👉 "Cockneyism" is a type of regional dialect that originated in London, England. It refers to the distinctive pronunciation and speech patterns of people who speak the English language from the British colony of Greater London. The term "cockney" comes from the Cockney dialect spoken in the area around London's King's Cross Road. Cockneyism is characterized by a distinct accent, which includes sounds such as "kook," "coo," and "cok," with the emphasis on
