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Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
Author | : John Ayto,John Simpson |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 424 |
Release | : 2010-02-11 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780199232055 |
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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
Author | : John Ayto,J. A. Simpson |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 2005-01-01 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0198610521 |
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A dictionary of modern slang draws on the resources of the "Oxford English Dictionary" to cover over five thousand slang words and phrases from throughout the English-speaking world.
The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
Author | : John Ayto (lexicographe).),John Simpson |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : OCLC:491564505 |
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The Oxford dictionary of modern slang
Author | : John Ayto |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 408 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Electronic books |
ISBN | : 0191727717 |
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"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)."--Publisher's description.
Stone the Crows
Author | : John Ayto,J. A. Simpson |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 438 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : UCSC:32106019651105 |
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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. Stone the Crows: OxfordDictionary 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).As well as the A-Z listing of terms, the book contains a comprehensive thematic index, enabling users to home in on particular areas of interest, such as the body, food and drink, and human behaviour. Full of surprises, Stone the Crows is an essential read for word lovers and anyone with an interestin language.
The Oxford Dictionary of Slang
Author | : John Ayto |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : 019280104X |
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Containing over 10,000 words and phrases, this is the ideal reference for those interested in the more quirky and unofficial words used in the English language. Including surprisingly old words such as booze and guzzle to the most up-to-date words like humongous and lunchbox, this fascinatingbook is sure to provide a stonking good read for all. Thematically arranged by chapter for easy browsing Words are arranged chronologically to show how the language has changed Contains word origins, illustrative examples from literature, and an easy-to-use AZ index 'hours of happy browsing for language lovers' Observer
Oxford English Dictionary
Author | : John A. Simpson |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2002-04-18 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0195218892 |
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The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.
The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang
Author | : John Ayto |
Publsiher | : Oxford Quick Reference |
Total Pages | : 309 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : 0198607512 |
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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 browser's delight.