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The Oxford Dictionary of Slang

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Containing over 10,000 words and phrases, this is a reference for those interested in the more quirky and unofficial words used in the English language.

It includes surprisingly old words such as booze and guzzle to the most up-to-date words like humongous and lunchbox.

Thematically arranged by chapter for easy browsing, words are arranged chronologically to show how the language has changed.

The book contains word origins, illustrative examples from literature, and an easy-to-use A-Z index.

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Product Details
Oxford Paperbacks
019280104X / 9780192801043
Paperback / softback
427.09
01/12/1999
United Kingdom
English
iv, 474p.
20 cm
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Reprint. Originally published: 1998.