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Covering many unique—and sometimes peculiar—Australian slang phrases and words, this lighthearted guide shares the etymological history of almost 1,000 items from Australian-English lingo. The book includes how “bloody” became an all-purpose swear word, why “bludger” means a lazy person, the origin of “stone the crows,” and what exactly defines “dangle the dunlops,” “possum knockers,” and “molly-dooker,” among other colorful words and phrases. Entertaining and informative, this offbeat book will expand knowledge and ensure laughs.
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Kel Richards is an Australian author, journalist, and radio personality. He presents Sydney radio station 2CH’s program Connections and he is the author of a series of crime novels and thrillers, including The Case of the Vanishing Corpse, Death in Egypt, and An Outbreak of Darkness.
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- PublisherNewSouth
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1742233732
- ISBN 13 9781742233734
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- Number of pages304
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