The Oxford dictionary of modern slang [electronic resource] / by John Ayto and John Simpson.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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Oxford :
Oxford University Press,
2010.
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xi, 408 p.) |
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| Notes: | "Drawing on the unique resources of the Oxford English Dictionary and offering coverage of over 6,000 slang words and expressions from the Cockney ‘abaht’ to the American term ‘zowie’, this is the most authoritative dictionary of slang from the 20th and 21st centuries. The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang is a fascinating and entertaining collection, packed with illustrative quotations and providing full details of origins and dates of first printed use. The text contains expressions from around the English-speaking world such as ‘dork’ and ‘cockamamie’ (North America) and ‘giggle-house’ and ‘Jimmy Woodser’ (Australia)."--Description. Publishing history: First published 1992; second edition published 2008. Bib#: 1156091 |
| Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 9780199543700 |
| Bib#: | 1156091 |
