Synopsis
When it’s cold, are you nithered, taters or perishing? The English language in Britain changes from county to county, with hundreds of local words to discover. Susie Dent’s beguiling guide to these words charts their origins and development.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Susie Dent is an independent editor and translator who appears regularly in Countdown's 'dictionary corner'. She is the author of six editions of The Language Report, an annual guide to the new words and phrases that find their way into the English language.
Review
"It's an interesting and, at times, hilarious read. One for word-lovers." —The Sun
"A scattershot guide to regional British vocabulary, from "gutties" to "woollyback" and beyond." —Big Issue Scotland
"An amenable, approachable but intelligent look at regional idiom and slang." —thebookbag.co.uk
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for How To Talk Like a Local: A Complete Guide to English...
Seller Image
How to Talk Like a Local: From Cockney to Geordie, a national companion
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers. Seller Inventory # wbs1786609034
Buy Used
US$ 1.90
Shipping:
US$ 7.83
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
How to Talk Like a Local: From Cockney to Geordie, a national companion
Published by
Cornerstone, United Kingdom, London, 2010
ISBN 10: 1905211791
ISBN 13: 9781905211791
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. If you were a Londoner visiting Cornwall would you know how to recognise a grammersow? If you were from the West Country and took a trip up to Scotland, would you be bewildered if someone described you as crabbit? And what if you left your native Belfast for Liverpool, would you understand if someone called you a woollyback? How to Talk Like a Local is an entertaining guide that gathers together and explains hundreds of words that you would never find in an ordinary dictionary. From dardledumdue, which means day-dreamer in East Anglia, through forkin robbins, the Yorkshire term for earwigs, to clemt, a Lancashire word that means hungry, it covers the enormously rich variety of regional words that pepper the English language. Not only does it pick out unique and unusal local words, it also draws together the dozens of terms from all over the country that mean the same thing, such as knee-knabbed, crab-ankled and hurked-up for knock-kneed, and obzocky, butters and maftin for ugly. In addition, it digs down to uncover the origins of these words, tracing their routes in to the language. Many terms meaning left-handed, for example, are related to the Kerr family of Ferniehirst Castle in Scotland, who preferred left-handed warriors. And many seemingly new coinages have been around for centuries, such as chav, which derives from a Romany word meaning child, or scouse, which probably comes from lapskaus, a Norwegian word for a sailors' stew. If you're intrigued by these colourful words and phrases, if you're interested in how English is really spoken, or if you want to discover how our language has evolved over the years, How to Talk Like a Local will prove irresistible - and enlightening - reading. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001752408
Buy Used
US$ 5.94
Shipping:
US$ 7.37
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 8 available
Stock Image
How to Talk Like a Local: From Cockney to Geordie, a national companion
Published by
Random House Books 04/03/2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1905211791
ISBN 13: 9781905211791
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781905211791
Buy Used
US$ 10.24
Shipping:
US$ 9.19
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
How to Talk Like a Local: From Cockney to Geordie, a national companion
Published by
Random House Books 04/03/2010, 2010
ISBN 10: 1905211791
ISBN 13: 9781905211791
Used
Hardcover
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9781905211791
Buy Used
US$ 13.53
Shipping:
US$ 6.57
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
How To Talk Like a Local: A Complete Guide to English Dialects
Published by
Random House Business Books, 2010
ISBN 10: 1905211791
ISBN 13: 9781905211791
Used
Hardcover
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_451481766
Stock Image
How to Talk Like a Local: From Cockney to Geordie, a national companion
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # 2737642
Buy Used
US$ 4.87
Shipping:
US$ 21.05
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available