The Oxford Dictionary of Slang
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (596 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 019863157X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 480 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Word origins and other interesting features of usage are given wherever possible, as are illustrative quotations from a wide range of authors. Slang is language with its sleeves rolled up, colorful, pointed, brash, bristling with humor and sometimes with hostility. From "five-finger discount" to "forty-rod whiskey," here is an authoritative and up-to-date record of slang throughout the English-speaking world.. A comprehensive A Z index lists all words included in the dictionary, so you can find a particular word quickly. Now, in The Oxford Dictionary of Slang, John Ayto has brought together over 10,000 slang words and phrases common to 20th-century English, to provide a comprehensive and highly engaging guide to the most outspoken corner of our language. Unlike most such dictionaries, this volume is organized thematically, with slang words gathered under such headings as "the body and its functions" or "sustenance and intoxication." Within each section, the words are listed chronologically, starting with the century's earlie
Kevin said Wrong Slang Dictionary. Saw "Oxford" and thought I was getting the real deal.This is not a good reference book. Constantly getting"no further information" or "see this or that."
His previous publications include The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang, The Oxford Diner's Dictionary, and A Gourmet's Guide: Food & Drink from A-Z. He lives in London.. John Ayto is a professional lexicographer and author
The Dictionary is easy to use and the definitions are concise--you can get the information you need quickly with time left to linger over related terms. When your New Zealander buddy refers to someone as a cow-spanker, you won't have to wonder for long just who you're dealing with (don't worry, she's a dairy farmer); the Oxford Dictionary of Slang will give you the moxie to deal with a discombobulated world. --Rob Lightner. Each word or phrase is thoroughly documented, as you'd expect from an Oxford dictionary; its first print sighting, place of use, meanings, and