John Ayto is a professional lexicographer and author. His publications include The Oxford dictionary of modern slang (with John Simpson), The Oxford essential guide to the Egnlish language, the longman register of new words, The Bloomsbury dictionary of words origins, and Twentieth century words (published by OUP).
Oxford dictionary of slang
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- Nombre de pages474
- PrésentationBroché
- Poids0.325 kg
- Dimensions12,8 cm × 19,5 cm × 2,3 cm
- ISBN0-19-860763-6
- EAN9780198607632
- Date de parution01/01/2003
- ÉditeurOxford University Press
Résumé
The ideal reference for those interested in the more quirky and unofficial words used in English. Each area of life and each aspect of the world that generates slang is explored in turn. Including surprisingly old words such as booze and guzzle as well as the most up-to-date words like humongous and lunchbox, this fascinating book is sure to provide a stonking good read for all.