Shorter slang dictionary

compiled by Rosalind Fergusson ; from the work of Eric Partridge and Paul Beale

From abdabs to zit From pillock (14th century) to couch potato (20th century) From She'll be apples (Australia) to the pits (USA) This new collection brings together some 5,000 contemporary slang expressions originating in all parts of the English-speaking world. It gives clear and concise definitions of each word, supplemented by examples of their use and information about where and when they came into being. This entertaining reference work will be of use to students of English at all levels and a source of fascination to word-lovers throughout the world.

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書名 Shorter slang dictionary
著作者等 Beale, Paul
Fergusson, Rosalind
Partridge, Eric
Eric Partridge
出版元 Routledge
刊行年月 1994
ページ数 241 p.
大きさ 22 cm
ISBN 0415088666
NCID BA22315381
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言語 英語
出版国 イギリス
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