The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang
Will be published approx. on 9. October 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-19-860751-9 (ISBN)
Description
A lively, authoritative, and up-to-date look at the world of rhyming slang, from its origins in London's 19th-century underworld to the buzzwords of 21st-century popney. Arranged by topic, including Crime, Food and Drink, Illness, Money, Sex, and Sport, this highly readable collection is at once an informative source to the story behind some of our most lively expressions and a browser's delight.
Reviews / Votes
Review from previous edition An exemplary piece of editing . . . Ayto's book is the best and most entertaining so far * The Spectator * Covers virtually every aspect of the human condition * Evening Standard *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
General trade. Language buffs. Good gift sale.
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
271 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-860751-9 (9780198607519)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
John Ayto is an experienced lexicographer, and author of many books on the English language, including the acclaimed Twentieth Century Words (Oxford, 1999), which was reviewed as 'An absolutely terrific book . . . thoroughly addictive and full of surprises'. His previous books for OUP include the Oxford Dictionary of Slang and The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang.
Content
INTRODUCTION; THEMATIC SECTIONS; INDEX