Slang Dictionary

Author : Jonathon Green
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 1600 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0304366366

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Cassell's Dictionary of Slang by Jonathon Green Pdf

With its unparalleled coverage of English slang of all types (from 18th-century cant to contemporary gay slang), and its uncluttered editorial apparatus, Cassell's Dictionary of Slang was warmly received when its first edition appeared in 1998. 'Brilliant.' said Mark Lawson on BBC2's The Late Review; 'This is a terrific piece of work - learned, entertaining, funny, stimulating' said Jonathan Meades in The Evening Standard.But now the world's best single-volume dictionary of English slang is about to get even better. Jonathon Green has spent the last seven years on a vast project: to research in depth the English slang vocabulary and to hunt down and record written instances of the use of as many slang words as possible. This has entailed trawling through more than 4000 books - plus song lyrics, TV and movie scripts, and many newspapers and magazines - for relevant material. The research has thrown up some fascinating results

Author : John Ayto,J. A. Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0198610521

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The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang by John Ayto,J. A. Simpson Pdf

A dictionary of modern slang draws on the resources of the "Oxford English Dictionary" to cover over five thousand slang words and phrases from throughout the English-speaking world.

Author : Geoff Tibballs
Publisher : Random House
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781473566873

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The Cockney Rhyming Slang Dictionary by Geoff Tibballs Pdf

The classic pocket guide to the language of London. This wonderful little guide to cockney rhyming slang contains over 1,700 old and new rhymes translated from Cockney to English and English to Cockney, including: Custard and jelly - telly Hot cross bun - nun Lemon tart - smart Rock ’n’ roll - dole Sticky toffee - coffee ...and many more. Master the art of the Cockney rhyme and discover the Cockney origins of common British phrases.

Author : B. E. Gent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-11
Category : Cant
ISBN : 1851243879

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The First English Dictionary of Slang 1699 by B. E. Gent Pdf

Written originally for the education of the polite London classes in 'canting' - the language of thieves and ruffians - should they be so unlucky as to wander into the 'wrong' parts of town, A New Dictionary of Terms, Ancient and Modern, of the Canting Crew by 'B.E. Gent' is the first work dedicated solely to the subject of slang words and their meanings. It is also the first text which attempts to show the overlap and integration between canting words and common slang. In its refusal to distinguish between criminal vocabulary and the more ordinary everyday English of the period, it sets canting words side by side with terms used by sailors, labourers, and those in the common currency of domestic culture. With an introduction by John Simpson, chief editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, describing the history and culture of canting in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, as well as the evolution of English slang, this is a fascinating volume for anyone with a curiosity about language, or wishing to reintroduce 'Dandyprat' or 'Fizzle' into their everyday conversation. Anglers, c Cheats, petty Thievs, who have a Stick with a hook at the end, with which they pluck things out of Windows, Grates, &c. also those that draw in People to be cheated. Dandyprat, a little puny Fellow. Grumbletonians, Malecontents, out of Humour with the Government, for want of a Place, or having lost one. Strum, c. a Periwig. Rum-Strum, c. a long Wig; also a handsom Wench, or Strumpet.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-24
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781449409906

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Urban Dictionary by Anonim Pdf

From the popular website UrbanDictionary.com, this new edition features the freshest definitions for the words that define our world.

Author : John Camden Hotten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : English language
ISBN : HARVARD:HWKFFI

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The Slang Dictionary by John Camden Hotten Pdf

Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2005-10-14
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780071612074

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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears Pdf

More bling for the buck! The #1 guide to American slang is now bigger, more up-to-date, and easier to use This new edition of McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions offers complete definitions of more than 12,000 slang and informal expressions from various sources, ranging from golden oldies such as . . . golden oldie, to recent coinages like shizzle (gangsta), jonx (Wall Street), and ping (the Internet). Each entry is followed by examples illustrating how an expression is used in everyday conversation and, where necessary, International Phonetic Alphabet pronunciations are given, as well as cautionary notes for crude, inflammatory, or taboo expressions. This edition also features a fascinating introduction on “What is Slang?,” a Thematic Index that cross-references expressions by standard terms--such as Angry, Drunk, Food, Good-bye, Mess-up, Money, and Stupidity--and a Hidden Word Index that lets you identify and locate even partially remembered expressions and phrases.

Author : John Camden Hotten
Publisher : London : Chatto and Windus
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : English language
ISBN : STANFORD:36105004988478

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The Slang Dictionary: Etymological, Historical, and Anecdotal by John Camden Hotten Pdf

Author : Tom Dalzell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 5135 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-11
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781351765206

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The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang and Unconventional English by Tom Dalzell Pdf

The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang offers the ultimate record of modern, post WW2 American Slang. The 25,000 entries are accompanied by citations that authenticate the words as well as offer examples of usage from popular literature, newspapers, magazines, movies, television shows, musical lyrics, and Internet user groups. Etymology, cultural context, country of origin and the date the word was first used are also provided. In terms of content, the cultural transformations since 1945 are astounding. Television, computers, drugs, music, unpopular wars, youth movements, changing racial sensitivities and attitudes towards sex and sexuality are all substantial factors that have shaped culture and language. This new edition includes over 500 new headwords collected with citations from the last five years, a period of immense change in the English language, as well as revised existing entries with new dating and citations. No term is excluded on the grounds that it might be considered offensive as a racial, ethnic, religious, sexual or any kind of slur. This dictionary contains many entries and citations that will, and should, offend. Rich, scholarly and informative, The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang and Unconventional English is an indispensable resource for language researchers, lexicographers and translators.

Author : Barbara Ann Kipfer,Robert L. Chapman
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-19
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780062043245

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Dictionary of American Slang by Barbara Ann Kipfer,Robert L. Chapman Pdf

The fourth edition of this authoritative reference offers clear definitions for the slang words and idioms used in everyday American conversation. First published in 1960, this newly updated edition of Dictionary of American Slang traces the language of today back to its American roots. With thousands of entries ranging from the widely accepted to the taboo and obscure, slang words are explained in terms of definition, usage, and historical etymology. As language continues to evolve at an ever-increasing rate, Dictionary of American Slang offers an essential guide to the terms that are here to stay—as well as those that might otherwise be forgotten.

Author : John Camden Hotten
Publisher : London : Chatto and Windus
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : English language
ISBN : UOM:39015063966041

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The Slang Dictionary: Etymological, Historical, and Anecdotal by John Camden Hotten Pdf

Author : David Burke
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1999-04-28
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0471168343

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Street Spanish Slang Dictionary & Thesaurus by David Burke Pdf

?Tus antepasados eran nobles? !Me estas tomando el pelo! (trans.): Your ancestors were royalty? You're pulling my leg! (lit.): Your ancestors are royalty? You're taking my hair! !La comida en este restauraniete esta para chuparse los dedos! (trans.): The fod in this restaurant id delicious! (lit.): The food in this restaurant is to suck one's fingers! While asking for directions, if a native speaker of Spanish were to tell you not to "eat your coconut" (comerse el coco) just because some "large onion" (cebollon) told you that your destination was "in the fifth pine tree" (en el quinto pino), you may not know whether to continue on your way or just give up and turn back -- that is, unless you've read David Burke's latest book in his Street Spanish series. The Street Spanish Slang Dictionary & Thesaurus offers English equivalents and usage tips for over one thousand Spanish terms, including slang words, idioms proverbs, colloquialisms, and vulgarities. It also offers an extensive thesaurus of naughty Spanish slang synonyms for common English words and phrases -- all destined to make you feel like an insider in no time.

Author : James Maitland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Americanisms
ISBN : UOM:39015011911081

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The American Slang Dictionary by James Maitland Pdf

Author : John Camden-Hotten
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783752390230

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The Slang Dictionary by John Camden-Hotten Pdf

Reproduction of the original: The Slang Dictionary by John Camden-Hotten

Author : John Camden Hotten
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words by John Camden Hotten Pdf