The Godzone Dictionary
Of Favourite New Zealand Words and Phrases
Will be published approx. on 1. June 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-908988-74-7 (ISBN)
Description
The Godzone Dictionary is a concise A - Z of the words and phrases that make our New Zealand language and speech patterns so distinctive and individual, from Aotearoa and Avondale spiders to Zambuck and Zespri. Slang words and expressions feature heavily, while one of the unique features of this book is the large number of Maori words that have become part of our common language in recent years. The listing also includes the popular names of our sports teams (so often confused!) and an appendix of common New Zealand acronyms. From Rotovegas to the Naki, Pig Islanders everywhere - not to mention tourists - will find Godzone explained as never before. Never stuffy or academic, Max Cryer brings his expert knowledge and sly wit to a book that is sure to be a reference for many years to come. Sweet as!
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Language
English
Place of publication
Auckland
New Zealand
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
247 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-908988-74-7 (9780908988747)
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Person
Max Cryer is a language expert with many years' experience of researching and writing on the subject. A well-known broadcaster and entertainer, he hosts a weekly radio slot on quirks of the English language. In a long career, he has been a schoolteacher, a compere and television host, as well as a performer on the opera stage in London and in cabaret in Las Vegas and Hollywood.