[johnnycab]

A similar anecdote, except this 'geezer' was a Mockney from Essex (not so dissimilar to Jamie Oliver).

"Lets go for an oily"

Oily ─> Oily Rag ─> Fag ─> Cigarette

[tonyhb]

A lot of cockneys moved from the east end to essex during the 70-90s. My family was one of them.