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. Editor(s): Fergusson, Rosalind. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CB; CFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 368. . 1993. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Shorter Slang Dictionary (The Partridge Collection)
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 1993
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0415088666
ISBN 13: 9780415088664
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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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.

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Rosalind Fergusson is a freelance lexicographer.

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