The Slang Dictionary

Author : Jonathon Green
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 1600 pages
File Size : 49,7 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 : B. E. Gent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 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 : John Camden Hotten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : English language
ISBN : HARVARD:HWKFFI

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The Slang Dictionary by John Camden Hotten Pdf

Author : John Camden Hotten
Publisher : London : Chatto and Windus
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 44,8 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 : John Ayto,J. A. Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,5 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 : Anonim
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 49,7 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 : anboco
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783736414884

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

"All ridiculous words make their first entry into a language by familiar phrases; I dare not answer for these that they will not in time be looked upon as a part of our tongue."—SPECTATOR. "Rabble-charming words, which carry so much wild fire wrapt up in them."—SOUTH. "Slang derivations are generally indirect, turning upon metaphor and fanciful allusions, and other than direct etymological connexion. Such allusions and fancies are essentially temporary or local; they rapidly pass out of the public mind: the word remains, while the key to its origin is lost." "Many of these [slang] words and phrases are but serving their apprenticeship, and will eventually become the active strength of our language."—H. T. BUCKLE.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2005-10-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780740792144

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Urban Dictionary: Fularious Street Slang Defined by Anonim Pdf

The creator of Urban Dictionary shares a compendium of the site’s funniest, weirdest, and truest entries. Since 1999, UrbanDictionary.com has become the undisputed authority on contemporary slang. The site’s creator, Aaron Peckham, invites its ever-expanding fanbase to submit new words and definitions. For Urban Dictionary: Fularious Street Slang Defined, Peckham has curated a choice selection of terms that will definitely earn you street cred, and help newbies avoid confusing shank with skank.

Author : John Camden-Hotten
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 53,6 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 : Tom Dalzell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 5135 pages
File Size : 42,6 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 : John Camden Hotten
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547589464

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The slang dictionary : Etymological, historical and anecdotal by John Camden Hotten Pdf

"The slang dictionary : Etymological, historical and anecdotal" by John Camden Hotten. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Captain Francis Grose
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781797203430

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A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Captain Francis Grose Pdf

A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a profane guide to the slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18th-century London. This slang dictionary gathers the most amusing and useful terms from English history and helpfully presents them to be used in the conversations of our modern day. Originally published in 1785, the Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue was one of the first lexicons of English slang, compiled by a militia captain who collected the terms he overheard on his late-night excursions to London's slums, dockyards, and taverns. Now the legacy lives on in this colorful pocket dictionary. • Learn the origin of phrases like "birthday suit" and discover slang lost to time. • An unexpected marriage of lowbrow humor and highbrow wit Discover long lost antique slang and curse words and learn how to incorporate them into modern conversation. A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is perfect for enlivening contemporary conversation with historical phrases; it includes a topical list of words for money, drunkenness, the amorous congress, male and female naughty bits, and so on. • A funny book for wordplay, language, swearing, and insult fans, as well as fans of British humor and culture • Perfect for those who loved How to Speak Brit: The Quintessential Guide to the King's English, Cockney Slang, and Other Flummoxing British Phrases by Christopher J. Moore; Knickers in a Twist: A Dictionary of British Slang by Jonathan Bernstein; and The Official Dictionary of Sarcasm by James Napoli

Author : Barbara Ann Kipfer,Robert L. Chapman
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 54,9 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 : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 52,5 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 : James Maitland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Americanisms
ISBN : UOM:39015011911081

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The American Slang Dictionary by James Maitland Pdf