Shorter Slang Dictionary
Published on 2. September 2003
256 pages
978-1-134-87951-9 (ISBN)
Description
From abdabs to zit
From pillock (14th century) to couch potato (20th century)
From She'll be apples (Australia) to the pits (USA)
This new collection brings together some 5,000 contemporary slang expressions originating in all parts of the English-speaking world. It gives clear and concise definitions of each word, supplemented by examples of their use and information about where and when they came into being. This entertaining reference work will be of use to students of English at all levels and a source of fascination to word-lovers throughout the world.
From pillock (14th century) to couch potato (20th century)
From She'll be apples (Australia) to the pits (USA)
This new collection brings together some 5,000 contemporary slang expressions originating in all parts of the English-speaking world. It gives clear and concise definitions of each word, supplemented by examples of their use and information about where and when they came into being. This entertaining reference work will be of use to students of English at all levels and a source of fascination to word-lovers throughout the world.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
0,46 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-87951-9 (9781134879519)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Paul Beale | Eric Partridge | Rosalind Fergusson
Shorter Slang Dictionary
Book
04/2017
1st Edition
Routledge
€155.50
Shipment within 10-20 days
Paul Beale | Eric Partridge | Rosalind Fergusson
Shorter Slang Dictionary
Book
12/1993
1st Edition
Routledge
€60.70
Shipment within 15-20 days
Persons
Paul Beale, Eric Partridge, Rosalind Fergusson
Content
Chapter 1 A; Chapter 2 B; Chapter 3 C; Chapter 4 D; Chapter 5 E; Chapter 6 F; Chapter 7 G; Chapter 8 H; Chapter 9 I; Chapter 10 J; Chapter 11 K; Chapter 12 L; Chapter 13 M; Chapter 14 N; Chapter 15 O; Chapter 16 P; Chapter 17 Q; Chapter 18 R; Chapter 19 S; Chapter 20 T; Chapter 21 U; Chapter 22 V; Chapter 23 W; Chapter 24 X; Chapter 25 Y; Chapter 26 Z;
