Oxford Dictionary Of Rhyming Slang, The
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A lively, authoritative, and up-to-date look at the world of rhyming slang, from its origins in London's 19th-century underworld to the buzzwords of 21st-century popney. Arranged by topic, including Crime, Food and Drink, Illness, Money, Sex, and Sport, this highly readable collection is at once an informative source to the story behind some of our most lively expressions and ...
A lively, authoritative, and up-to-date look at the world of rhyming slang, from its origins in London's 19th-century underworld to the buzzwords of 21st-century popney. Arranged by topic, including Crime, Food and Drink, Illness, Money, Sex, and Sport, this highly readable collection is at once an informative source to the story behind some of our most lively expressions and ...
Description:
A lively, authoritative, and up-to-date look at the world of rhyming slang, from its origins in London's 19th-century underworld to the buzzwords of 21st-century popney. Arranged by topic, including Crime, Food and Drink, Illness, Money, Sex, and Sport, this highly readable collection is at once an informative source to the story behind some of our most lively expressions and a browser's delight.
Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION; THEMATIC SECTIONS; People and the Human Condition; The Body and Its Parts; The Senses; In the Lav; Illness; Ethnic and National Groups; Relatives and Friends; Behaviour, Attitudes, and Emotions; Sense and Nonsense; Sex; Crime and Punishment; Animals; Food and Drink; Alcohol and other Drugs; Household Matters; Clothing; Money and Commerce; Work and Its Lack; At Leisure; Sport; Gambling; Communication; Transport and Travel; Time and Tide; Location; Quality and Quantity; Numbers; INDEX
A lively, authoritative, and up-to-date look at the world of rhyming slang, from its origins in London's 19th-century underworld to the buzzwords of 21st-century popney. Arranged by topic, including Crime, Food and Drink, Illness, Money, Sex, and Sport, this highly readable collection is at once an informative source to the story behind some of our most lively expressions and a browser's delight.
Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION; THEMATIC SECTIONS; People and the Human Condition; The Body and Its Parts; The Senses; In the Lav; Illness; Ethnic and National Groups; Relatives and Friends; Behaviour, Attitudes, and Emotions; Sense and Nonsense; Sex; Crime and Punishment; Animals; Food and Drink; Alcohol and other Drugs; Household Matters; Clothing; Money and Commerce; Work and Its Lack; At Leisure; Sport; Gambling; Communication; Transport and Travel; Time and Tide; Location; Quality and Quantity; Numbers; INDEX
| Autor | Ayto, John |
|---|---|
| Ilmumisaeg | 2003 |
| Kirjastus | Oxford University Press |
| Köide | Pehmekaaneline |
| Bestseller | Ei |
| Lehekülgede arv | 336 |
| Pikkus | 196 |
| Laius | 196 |
| Keel | English |
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