boat race

boat race

slang The face. The term comes from rhyming slang in which "race" rhymes with "face." Primarily heard in UK. Lovely boat race on that gal, eh? I'm going to go talk to her. What did you say about my mother? Why, I'll punch you right in the boat race, pal! He's a nice enough guy, but his boat race is a bit too angular, and he's got a toothy smile.

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