The Random House Thesaurus Of Slang

Most people are intrigued by slang. This book provides the reader with knowledge of those "in" words and phrases.

It's Comprehensive: You'll find synonyms for terms like wannabe, soi-distant, laid-back, kvetch, yo-yo, zaftig, and x-rated. You'll gain insights into words like agita, ASAP, attrite, bloviate, bodice, ripper, dis, and hot-button, all discussed in a brand-new essay on the burgeoning vocabulary of the Nineties and beyond. You'll explore the more than 12,000 main entries, with their synonym and antonym lists offering over 400,000 word choices. It's the Easiest Thesaurus to Use: All the main entries are in simple A- Z listing. Thousands of example sentences show you an appropriate context for each meaning of each main entry term. The Thumb Index helps you find your way quickly to the word you're looking for. It's Authoritative: Synonym and antonym lists cover all levels of vocabulary, from formal to slang. This reliable reference is recommended for students, writers, public speakers, and business people.

THE AUTHORITATIVE, COMPREHENSIVE, AND EASY-TO-USE THESAURUS FAVORED BY WRITERS AND STUDENTS ALIKE * One simple alphabetical listing * More than 11,000 main entries * More than 200,000 synonyms and antonyms * Sample sentences for every main entry * Parts of speech shown for every main entry, synonym, and antonym * Extensive coverage of all levels of vocabulary and usage, with informal and slang words identified * Edited and designed for easy access * All entries edited to help in vocabulary building The Random House imprint has long stood for excellence in the reference field. Random House reference books--prepared by its permanent lexicographic staff with the assistance of many hundreds of scholars, educators, and specialists--have been widely acclaimed for their outstanding quality and usefulness.

Includes jargon, sports slang, and ethnic and regional expressions