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- Book Title
- Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199232059
ISBN-13
9780199232055
eBay Product ID (ePID)
79744275
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Publication Name
Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Subject
Dictionaries
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
RΓ©fΓ©rence
Series
Oxford Quick RΓ©fΓ©rence Ser.
Format
Uk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
11.1 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Review from previous edition: "Just about everything you always wanted to know about 'poodle-faker', 'pooper-scooper', 'whatsisface' and other gems" --John Gross, Sunday Telegraph, 'Review from previous edition Just about everything you always wanted to know about 'poodle-faker', 'pooper-scooper', 'whatsisface' and other gems'John Gross, Sunday Telegraph, 'Review from previous edition Just about everything you always wanted to know about 'poodle-faker', 'pooper-scooper', 'whatsisface' and other gems'John Gross, Sunday Telegraph'A fount of digressive amusement'Times Literary Supplement'Hours of happy browsing for language lovers'Observer
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
427.09
Intended Audience
Trade
Table Of Content
Preface to Second EditionIntroduction to First EditionPronunciation SymbolsPrincipal abbreviationsDictionaryThematic IndexThe body and its functionsPeople and societyAnimalsSustenance and intoxicationArticles and substancesMoney, commerce, and employmentBehaviour, attitudes, and emotionsThought and communicationThe arts, entertainment, and the mediaTime and tideLocation and movementAbstract qualities and states
Synopsis
Drawing on the unique resources of the Oxford English Dictionary and offering coverage of over 6,000 slang words and expressions from the Cockney 'abaht' to the American term 'zowie', this is the most lively and authoritative dictionary of slang from the 20th and 21st centuries., Slang is language with its sleeves rolled up, colorful, pointed, brash, bristling with humor and sometimes with hostility. Now, in Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang , John Ayto and John Simpson have gathered together a vibrant collection of over 6,000 slang terms, drawn from the vast Oxford English Dictionary database. The volume is organized thematically, under such general headings as the body and its functions; people and society; animals; sustenance and intoxication; money, commerce, and employment; and time and tide. Within each section the words are listed chronologically, starting with the earliest words and progressing right through to the present, thus illuminating the development of slang and colloquial language over the years. Each entry contains the headword, part of speech, and definition, and most also have illustrative examples of the term in context. Many entries contain labels indicating the social group or discipline from which a word derives--such as theatrical, military, or nautical--as well as the place where it originated. In addition, when the term has had more than one meaning, the various senses are listed chronologically., Slang is language with its sleeves rolled up, colorful, pointed, brash, bristling with humor and sometimes with hostility. Now, in Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang, John Ayto and John Simpson have gathered together a vibrant collection of over 6,000 slang terms, drawn from the vast Oxford English Dictionary database. The volume is organized thematically, under such general headings as the body and its functions; people and society; animals; sustenance and intoxication; money, commerce, and employment; and time and tide. Within each section the words are listed chronologically, starting with the earliest words and progressing right through to the present, thus illuminating the development of slang and colloquial language over the years. Each entry contains the headword, part of speech, and definition, and most also have illustrative examples of the term in context. Many entries contain labels indicating the social group or discipline from which a word derives--such as theatrical, military, or nautical--as well as the place where it originated. In addition, when the term has had more than one meaning, the various senses are listed chronologically., Drawing on the unique resources of the Oxford English Dictionary and offering coverage of over 6,000 slang words and expressions from the Cockney 'abaht' to the American term 'zowie', this is the most authoritative dictionary of slang from the 20th and 21st centuries. The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang is a fascinating and entertaining collection, packed with illustrative quotations and providing full details of origins and dates of first printed use. The text contains expressions from around the English-speaking world such as 'dork' and 'cockamamie' (North America) and 'giggle-house' and 'Jimmy Woodser' (Australia). As well as the A-Z listing of terms, the book contains a comprehensive thematic index, enabling users to home in on particular areas of interest, such as the body, food and drink, and human behaviour. Full of surprises, this is an essential read for word lovers and anyone with an interest in language.
LC Classification Number
PE3721
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