The Oxford Dictionary of Slang by John Ayto

The Oxford Dictionary of Slang by John Ayto

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Containing over 10,000 words and phrases, this is a reference for those interested in the more quirky and unofficial words used in the English language. It includes surprisingly old words such as booze and guzzle and up-to-date words like humongous and lunchbox.

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The Oxford Dictionary of Slang by John Ayto

Containing over 10,000 words and phrases, this is a reference for those interested in the more quirky and unofficial words used in the English language. It includes surprisingly old words such as booze and guzzle to the most up-to-date words like humongous and lunchbox. Thematically arranged by chapter for easy browsing, words are arranged chronologically to show how the language has changed. The book contains word origins, illustrative examples from literature, and an easy-to-use A-Z index.
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ISBN 13 9780192801043
ISBN 10 019280104X
Title The Oxford Dictionary of Slang
Author John Ayto
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1999-12-01
Number of pages 480
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