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The Big Book of Rhyming Slang
Author | : Jonathon Green |
Publsiher | : Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Total Pages | : 334 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : 0304363863 |
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"Pointed, dry, witty and endlessly inventive, rhyming slang is held in greater popular affection than any other type of colloquial English language. This tome, from Britain s foremost lexicographer of slang, will tell you everything you need to know about this enduringly fascinating vernacular."
The Cockney Rhyming Slang Dictionary
Author | : Geoff Tibballs |
Publsiher | : Random House |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2019-03-07 |
Genre | : Humor |
ISBN | : 9781473566873 |
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The classic pocket guide to the language of London. This wonderful little guide to cockney rhyming slang contains over 1,700 old and new rhymes translated from Cockney to English and English to Cockney, including: Custard and jelly - telly Hot cross bun - nun Lemon tart - smart Rock ’n’ roll - dole Sticky toffee - coffee ...and many more. Master the art of the Cockney rhyme and discover the Cockney origins of common British phrases.
The Big Book of Filth
Author | : Jonathon Green,Kipper Williams |
Publsiher | : Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2006-01-05 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 0304368245 |
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More than 6,500 off-color phrases, all vividly, explicitly defined. Categories include body sites, arousal and frustration, masturbation, orgasm, oral, kinky, gay, bi, and safe sex, and more. Sources range from street jargon and popular music lyrics to literary allusions, fascinating etymologies, and rhyming slang.
The Language of London
Author | : Daniel Smith |
Publsiher | : Michael O'Mara Books |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2014-12-08 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9781782433828 |
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The definitive guide to the vibrant and inventive language of the East End, featuring history, trivia and anecdotes. Cockney rhyming slang originated as a secret code among the thieves of London's East End. Adopted by costermongers and market traders, it fast became a vibrant patois that defined a community, confused the police and evolved to include ever more colourful rhyming phrases. Constantly updated and added to ever since, and fostered by Londoners citywide, it has long enlivened the streets of one of the world's most quirky and fascinating capitals. Cockney Rhyming Slang explores the origins and meanings of both commonly used and lesser-known phrases, taking in traditional slang as well as modern additions. Combining history, trivia, quotes and anecdotes, it is the definitive guide to cockney rhyming slang for locals and language lovers alike.
The Ultimate Cockney Geezer s Guide to Rhyming Slang
Author | : Geoff Tibballs |
Publsiher | : Random House |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2010-01-26 |
Genre | : Humor |
ISBN | : 9781407028316 |
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Would you Adam and Eve it? Over a hundred years after it was first heard on the streets of Ye Olde London Towne, Cockney rhyming slang is still going strong, and this book contains the most comprehensive and entertaining guide yet. Presented in an easy-to-read A to Z format, it explains the meaning of hundreds of terms, from old favourites such as apples and pears (stairs) and plates of meat (feet) to the more obscure band of hope (soap) and cuts and scratches (matches) through to modern classics such as Anthea Turner (earner) and Ashley Cole (own goal), as well as providing fascinating background info and curious Cockney facts throughout. Also included are a series of language tests so that readers can brush up on their newfound knowledge on their way to becoming a true Cockney Geezer. All in all, The Ultimate Cockney Geezer's Guide to Rhyming Slang is well worth your bread and honey to have a butcher's.
Fletcher s Book of Rhyming Slang
Author | : Ronnie Barker |
Publsiher | : Pan |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 1979 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : 0330259806 |
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The Big Book of the UK
Author | : Imogen Russell Williams |
Publsiher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 77 |
Release | : 2019-08-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780241420447 |
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Welcome... Fáilte... Croeso... Fair faa ye... to the United Kingdom! The Big Book of the UK introduces readers to customs and culture of the United Kingdom. Learn about the sport of "dwile flonking" and find out where black diamonds come from. Meet the supernatural animal that haunts the Scottish Highlands and discover the British sweets that helped Hillary and Tenzing scale Everest. Filled with facts about wildlife, food, sports, geography, language and some very silly place names, this book will help you uncover national secrets and unearth local legends from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English A I
Author | : Eric Partridge |
Publsiher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 1120 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Americanisms |
ISBN | : 0415259371 |
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First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.