cubitopolis
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
An appellation, originally given by Londoners to the Warwick and Eccleston Square districts. From the name of the builders.
Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “cubitopolis” mean?
An appellation, originally given by Londoners to the Warwick and Eccleston Square districts. From the name of the builders.
Is “cubitopolis” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.