Title Shorter slang dictionary / compiled by Rosalind Fergusson from the work of Eric Partridge and Paul Beale

Published London ; New York : Routledge, 1994

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Description 1 online resource (241 pages) Summary This collection brings together some 5000 contemporary slang expressions originating in all parts of the English-speaking world. It gives clear, concise definitions of each word, with examples of their use and additional information From abdabs to zit From pillock (14th century) to couch potato (20th century) From She'll be apples (Australia) to the pits (USA) This new collection brings together some 5,000 contemporary slang expressions originating in all parts of the English-speaking world. It gives clear and concise definitions of each word, supplemented by examples of their use and information about where and when they came into being. This entertaining reference work will be of use to students of English at all levels and a source of fascination to word-lovers throughout the world. From abdabs to zit From pillock (14th century) to couch potato (20th century) From She'll be apples (Australia) to the pits (USA) This new collection brings together some 5,000 contemporary slang expressions originating in all parts of the English-speaking world. It gives clear and concise definitions of each word, supplemented by examples of their use and information about where and when they came into being. This entertaining reference work will be of use to students of English at all levels and a source of fascination to word-lovers throughout the world Analysis English language Slang Notes Adapted from the 8th ed. of A dictionary of slang and unconventional English and the new material that first appeared in A concise dictionary of slang and unconventional English, with the addition of items that came into currency in the early 1990s Print version record Subject English language -- Slang -- Dictionaries. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- General. English language -- Slang Genre/Form Electronic books dictionaries. Dictionaries Dictionaries. Dictionnaires. Form Electronic book Author Partridge, Eric, 1894-1979. Dictionary of slang and unconventional English Partridge, Eric, 1894-1979. Concise dictionary of slang and unconventional English ISBN 020338007X 9780203380079

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