wapping cove

Meanings

nounwapping cove (plural wapping coves)

UKobsoletethieves' cantA man who frequently hires prostitutes.
Synonyms: prostitute's client

nounA man who frequently hires prostitutes.

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From wap (“to engage in sexual intercourse”) + cove (“man”).

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