American Slang Dictionary and Thesaurus by Mary Elizabeth

American Slang Dictionary and Thesaurus by Mary Elizabeth

This unique reference volume is two books in one: a dictionary of slang and a slang thesaurus, with both sections treating the same words and phrases. Entries are arranged alphabetically in the dictionary and thematically in the thesaurus, and include definition, pronunciation, part of speech --and origins, usage information, and usage alerts when applicable --in both the thesaurus and the dictionary. All entry words are visually coded to help you distinguish slang that is potentially objectionable from other slang, and all synonyms are coded for the level of formality (formal, informal, no register) and separated by part of speech. This gives you more information about the potential effects of your word choice on your audience, so you have a much better chance than with a regular thesaurus of picking the right word for your particular context the first time. Graphics and brief articles are added to show you slang under the hood --the patterns and features that characterize slang usage. With this book, you 'll be able to find out how the screaming meemies got their name, why someone might be offended if you use the apparently inoffensive word crumbs, which words that mean to kill also mean to cause riotous laughter, and easily distinguish whether someone is an old fart, a son of a bitch, or just a silly ass. Here is a handy reference book for students, word buffs, and professional writers -- a title that merits a place in every reference library. Printed throughout in two colors.

Mary Elizabeth is a new author who creates stories about the skeletons in your closet by finding words in disarray. Mary was born and reared in Southern California and is known as The Realist. She is a married, a mother of four beautiful children, and the owner of a rambunctious Pit Bull and a prim Chihuahua. By day, she's a hairstylist, but by night, she's a contemporary fiction, new adult novelist. Mary is frequently seen finger twirling her hair and munching on a licorice stick while writing and rewriting a statement until it's perfect.

She happened onto her ability for story-telling by chance, yet she has a stranglehold over literature. And she isn't going to let go until every story has been told.

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ISBN 13	9780764138614
ISBN 10	0764138618
Title	American Slang Dictionary and Thesaurus
Author	Mary Elizabeth
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Peterson's Guides,U.S.
Year published	2009-09-01
Number of pages	600
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.