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Slang and Euphemism, 3rd revised ed.

Richard A. Spears

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Description:A Lexicon of “Improper” EnglishFrom slang terminology describing various bodily functions and sexual acts, to the centuries-old cant of thieves and prostitutes, to the language of the modern drug culture, here are 10,000 entries and 32,000 definitions of all the words and expressions so carefully omitted from standard dictionaries and polite conversation. Extensively cross-referenced for easy access, this third abridged edition contains almost 1,500 new entries and definitions. It also includes:• Geographic location where a particular word or phrase is most likely to be heard• Time period of greatest usage• Source and derivation• Category to which a word or phrase belongs—slang, euphemism, cant, colloquialism, etc.So whether you re a writer seeking to create a more authentic dialogue, a crossword-puzzle addict in search of an obscure eighteenth-century expression, or a reader interested in the more colorful aspects of the English language, you ll find that a wealth of words awaits you in… Slang and Euphemism: Third Revised Editon “Try Slang and Euphemism if you want a good knowledge of contemporary cussing.”—William Safire, in The New York Times MagazineWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Slang and Euphemism, 3rd revised ed.. To get started finding Slang and Euphemism, 3rd revised ed., you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 412

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: 2001

ISBN: 0451203712

Description: A Lexicon of “Improper” EnglishFrom slang terminology describing various bodily functions and sexual acts, to the centuries-old cant of thieves and prostitutes, to the language of the modern drug culture, here are 10,000 entries and 32,000 definitions of all the words and expressions so carefully omitted from standard dictionaries and polite conversation. Extensively cross-referenced for easy access, this third abridged edition contains almost 1,500 new entries and definitions. It also includes:• Geographic location where a particular word or phrase is most likely to be heard• Time period of greatest usage• Source and derivation• Category to which a word or phrase belongs—slang, euphemism, cant, colloquialism, etc.So whether you re a writer seeking to create a more authentic dialogue, a crossword-puzzle addict in search of an obscure eighteenth-century expression, or a reader interested in the more colorful aspects of the English language, you ll find that a wealth of words awaits you in… Slang and Euphemism: Third Revised Editon “Try Slang and Euphemism if you want a good knowledge of contemporary cussing.”—William Safire, in The New York Times MagazineWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Slang and Euphemism, 3rd revised ed.. To get started finding Slang and Euphemism, 3rd revised ed., you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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