Книга: John Ayto and John Simpson «The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang»
|
Производитель: "OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS" 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). 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, this is an essential read for word lovers and anyone with an interest in language. Издательство: "OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS" (2010) Формат: 130х195 мм, 410 стр.
ISBN: 978-0-19-923205-5 |
Другие книги схожей тематики:
| Автор | Книга | Описание | Год | Цена | Тип книги |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ayto | Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang | 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… — Oxford University Press, - Подробнее... | 2010 | 821 | бумажная книга |
| John Ayto | Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang | Highly readable. Lively and informed collection of rhyming slang. Arranged in 27 topics, including clothing, food and drink, sex, animals, and illness, to provide a coherent picture of the… — Oxford University Press, Подробнее... | 2003 | 969 | бумажная книга |
| A Dictionary of Modern New Zealand Slang | A Dictionary of Modern New Zealand Slang is a humorous yet authoritative look at the language New Zealanders use informally. Informative and amusing, it provides a unique insight into New Zealand… — Oxford University Press, - Подробнее... | 1999 | 840 | бумажная книга | |
| Mugglestone Lynda | Dictionaries | Do, or should, dictionaries control language? How do they treat language change, both now and in the past? Which words do dictionaries leave out - and on what grounds? Dictionaries are far more than… — Oxford University Press, A Very Short Introduction Подробнее... | 2011 | 493 | бумажная книга |
См. также в других словарях:
Oxford Dictionary of English — A copy of the 2001 edition of NODE The Oxford Dictionary of English (formerly The New Oxford Dictionary of English, often abbreviated to NODE) is a single volume English language dictionary first published in 1998 by Oxford University Press. This … Wikipedia
Slang dictionary — A slang dictionary is a reference book containing an alphabetical list of slang, vernacular vocabulary not generally acceptable in formal usage, usually including information given for each word, including meaning, pronunciation, and etymology.… … Wikipedia
Canadian Oxford Dictionary — The Canadian Oxford Dictionary (abbreviated CanOD) is a dictionary of Canadian English. First published by Oxford University Press Canada in 1998, it quickly became the standard dictionary reference for Canadian English. Until September 2008,… … Wikipedia
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary — of Current English. 1980 … Wikipedia
slang — 1. The term slang is first recorded in the 1750s, but it was not used by Dr Johnson in his Dictionary of 1755 nor entered in it as a headword (he used the term low word, with implications of disapproval). Nonetheless, the notion of highly… … Modern English usage
The Twelve Days of Christmas (song) — The Twelve Days of Christmas Roud #68 Music by Traditional with additions by Frederic Austin Published c. 1780 Language English; may be French in origin Form Cumulative song The Twelve Days of Christmas is an English Christmas carol that… … Wikipedia
