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Author : MICHAEL. CHRISTOU-LAYTON LAYTON (ANDROULLA.),Androulla Christou-Layton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1858587352
Author : Elizabeth McLaren Kirkpatrick,Betty Kirkpatrick
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2002-12-01
Category : Rhyming slang
ISBN : 1843170272
Would you Adam and Eve it! The Little Book of Cockney Rhyming Slang is back and bigger than ever in this new revised and expanded edition. Originally starting out as a secret language to fool coppers (bottle and stoppers), cockney rhyming slang has grown in popularity far beyond its London homeland. It is often regarded as an hilarious language owing to its tremendous vitality, so much so it has even reached as far a field as Australia and America. So don't be fore and aft - do yourself a Cheesey Quaver and take a butcher's at this Captain Cook. All those pages, hundreds of definitions, so take our lump of ice - empty out your Davy Crocketts and cough up your pie and mash - prepare to maze your chinas or even Queen's Park Rangers over a pig's ear down at the old rub-a-dub.
Author : H. W. Orsman,Desmond Eugene Hurley
Publisher : Raupo
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : English language
ISBN : 0790003651
A small dictionary of words and phrases that are used in colloquial speech in New Zealand. There are cartoon illustrations on most pages. Entries are included from a wide range of situations, representing a variety of levels.
Author : Alec Bromcie
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Pub
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0740727133
From the very first page, The Little Book of Farting proves that flatulence can be funny-and downright fascinating! For instance, did you know that the average man releases enough flatus in a day to blow up a small balloon' Or that farts can travel up to 50 feet and have been recorded to linger for up to 20 minutes' Did you know that vegetarians fart more than meat eaters' This little book is positively bursting with such fun facts, as well as farting etiquette tips, helpful translations for foreign farting, funny fart jokes and quotes, and a list of more than 75 euphemisms for cutting the cheese! No wonder it's sold nearly 100,000 copies in the U.K. in less than two years. The Little Book of Farting is a story that demands to be heard!If the littlest room in the house is your favorite place to be, then The Little Toilet Book will have you pinned to your seat to the very last page. Packed full of histories, jokes, poems, and even a helpful list of global toilet slang (Anyone need to use the Jakes, the boghouse, the throne, or the thunderbox'), this fascinating little volume manages to be engrossing without being gross. Sure to be a number-two best-seller!
Author : Sally Mooney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0648931307
Have you ever wondered why we say, "It's raining cats and dogs" and other funny old sayings like, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth"? Often we know what they mean, but do we know where they originated?Well in this book, you are about to find out!For example, when we want to wish someone a good nights sleep, people often say, "Night night, sleep tight." Who would have thought that this dates back to Shakespeare's time, when mattresses were secured onto a bed frame by ropes. In order to make the bed firmer and more comfortable, people would have to pull on the ropes to tighten the mattress and hence the saying came about.This delightful book is full of well known sayings, beautifully matched with fun and original illustrations, which will make you laugh out loud. Part of the fun is seeing whether you can guess the saying just from looking at the picture.This book will appeal to lovers of trivia, history and language. It makes the perfect little gift for the someone that has everything! Keep it in on the coffee table and provide a little bit of amusement for all!Learn a little trivia, keep history alive.
Author : Sid Finch
Publisher : Summersdale
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-09
Category : Humor
ISBN : 184953845X
Swearing is an art form, and with this handy collection of obscenities you can be the Picasso of profanity. Bursting with obnoxious insults and filthy names for unmentionable acts, The Little Book of Rude Words will leave you shocked and tickled by how creatively crude our language can be.
Author : John Camden Hotten
Publisher : Namaskar Book
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9782023122808
Unlock the colorful language of the underworld with "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words" by John Camden Hotten. Delve into the hidden meanings and vibrant expressions of slang, cant, and vulgar words, and unravel the fascinating tapestry of street language. As you explore Hotten's comprehensive dictionary, prepare to journey through the secret language of thieves, beggars, and rogues. From the back alleys of Victorian London to the seedy underbelly of society, each entry offers a glimpse into the rich and diverse world of slang and colloquialism. But beyond mere words and definitions, "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words" provides invaluable insights into the culture, history, and social dynamics of the underworld. Hotten's meticulous research and engaging commentary shed light on the origins and evolution of slang, revealing its power to reflect and subvert societal norms. Yet, amidst the colorful expressions and hidden meanings, a profound question emerges: How can the study of slang and cant deepen our understanding of language, culture, and human behavior? Engage with Hotten's dictionary as a window into a world rarely seen or acknowledged, where words serve as currency and communication is a form of survival. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a historian, or simply curious about the hidden corners of society, this dictionary offers a fascinating glimpse into a world unlike any other. Now, as you delve into "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words," consider this: How will your exploration of underworld language enrich your understanding of linguistic diversity, social dynamics, and the complexities of human communication? Don't miss the opportunity to decode the language of the underworld with "A Dictionary of Slang, Cant and Vulgar Words." Acquire your copy today and embark on a linguistic adventure that will challenge your assumptions and broaden your horizons. ```
Author : Stephen Burrows,Michael Layton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 198325567X
'Evening all'- a police saying invented by television, spoken by the archetypal British policeman, P.C. George Dixon. But it's not in this book, because it isn't real. Instead you'll find 'Sarbut' inside? Is that a 'who' or a 'what'? And what are 'Appointments', because you won't find them in a diary. Why would you call someone 'Bungalow'? And who are the 'Donkey Wallopers'? What does 'All correct sir' mean, and is 'Carry on sir' straight out of a film? Find the answers in this light-hearted little book, which is essential 'Brummie' reading and lifts the lid on the strange phenomena of 'police humour'. This book explores more than five hundred phrases, abbreviations and nicknames, spoken by the police in the West Midlands over many decades.The nature of policing, with its adherence to rules and regulations, as well as procedures and the rule of law, implies that formality must be the norm. These principles can be evidenced no more clearly than by the tenets of the role of a police officer, which are enshrined within the 'DNA' of every member on joining the service, and defined as follows:'A Constable is a citizen, locally appointed, but having authority under the Crown, for the protection of life and property, the maintenance of order, the prevention and detection of crime and the prosecution of offenders against the Peace.' Notwithstanding the formalities that must be adhered to when working in an operational environment, the police service, in keeping with many other occupations, has developed its own sub-language and culture, which has been transformed and added to over the decades.The authors of this little book were born in Birmingham, and worked in the police in the City and wider West Midlands during their extensive service spanning more than seventy years. Having already explored the use of so-called 'Brummie' slang words in a previous book, 'Ta-ra-a-Bit, Our Kid', they have now taken a light-hearted look at the routine use of slang, abbreviations and nicknames in the police service in the West Midlands, from the days before 'political correctness' to the present day, assisted by the memories of more than fifty colleagues, both serving and retired.'Black Humour' is a facet of police culture and in truth it is also one of the many 'coping mechanisms' which enable human beings to function in a job which can be hugely stressful, often unpredictable and violent, as well as routinely challenging. Many of the slang phrases embrace an element of 'darkness' but rarely are, or were intended to be, malicious or negative. In an environment where most give 'as good as they get' the word 'banter' is quite commonly heard. Nowadays some of the content would be deemed culturally unacceptable, but the book represents a piece of social history, and the language represents the culture of its time. As such the authors did not feel that it would be right to apply today's values to the past. For simplicity, this collection of over five hundred phrases and abbreviations is presented in alphabetical order, using of course the phonetic alphabet, still routinely employed by officers and police staff to this day.Above all the book demonstrates that even police officers have a great but 'different' sense of humour!
Author : John Hotten
Publisher : Litres
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785040653836
Author : John C. Hotten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB10589387
Author : John Camden Hotten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1859
Category : English language
ISBN : HARVARD:32044072005549
Author : John Camden Hotten
Publisher : London : Chatto and Windus
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : English language
ISBN : STANFORD:36105004988478
Author : JOHN CAMDEN HOTTEN
Publisher : BEYOND BOOKS HUB
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Slang, like everything else, changes much in the course of time; and though but fifteen years have elapsed since this Dictionary was first introduced to the public, alterations have since then been many and frequent in the subject of which it treats. The first issue of a work of this kind is, too, ever beset with difficulties, and the compiler was always aware that, though under the circumstances of its production the book was an undoubted success, it necessarily lacked many of the elements which would make that success lasting, and cause the “Slang Dictionary” to be regarded as an authority and a work of reference not merely among the uneducated, but among people of cultivated tastes and inquiring minds. For though the vulgar use of the word Slang applies to those words only which are used by the dangerous classes and the lowest grades of society, the term has in reality, and should have—as every one who has ever studied the subject knows—a much wider significance. Bearing this in mind, the original publisher of this Dictionary lost no opportunity[vi] of obtaining information of a useful kind, which could hardly find place in any other book of reference, with the intention of eventually bringing out an entirely new edition, in which all former errors should be corrected and all fresh meanings and new words find a place. His intention always was to give those words which are familiar to all conversant with our colloquialisms and locutions, but which have hitherto been connected with an unwritten tongue, a local habitation, and to produce a book which, in its way, would be as useful to students of philology, as well as to lovers of human nature in all its phases, as any standard work in the English language. The squeamishness which tries to ignore the existence of slang fails signally, for not only in the streets and the prisons, but at the bar, on the bench, in the pulpit, and in the Houses of Parliament, does slang make itself heard, and, as the shortest and safest means to an end, understood too. My predecessor, the original compiler, did not live to see his wish become an actual fact; and, failing him, it devolved upon me to undertake the task of revision and addition. How far this has been accomplished, the curious reader who is possessed of a copy of each edition can best judge for himself by comparing any couple of pages he may select. Of my own share in the work I wish to say nothing, as I have mainly benefited by the labours of others; but I may say[vii] that, when I undertook the position of editor of what, with the smallest possible stretch of fancy, may now be called a new book, I had no idea that the alteration would be nearly so large or so manifest. However, as the work is now done, it will best speak for itself, and, as good wine needs no bush, I will leave it, in all hope of their tenderness, to those readers who are best qualified to say how the task has been consummated. In conclusion, it is but fair for me to thank, as strongly as weak words will permit, those gentlemen who have in various ways assisted me. To two of them, who are well known in the world of literature, and who have not only aided me with advice, but have placed many new words and etymologies at my service, I am under particular obligation. With this I beg to subscribe myself, the reader’s most obedient servant,
Author : John Camden Hotten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Cambridge (England)
ISBN : UOM:39015038767904
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1859
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB10589386