Essential American Slang Dictionary

By Richard A. Spears

Understand American English better by mastering its slang

This authoritative reference offers thousands of American English slang expressions. Entries include definitions and examples of slang used in context. With help from McGraw-Hill's Essential American Slang Dictionary, you will become familiar with English as it is used in the media, at work, around the house, and in everyday conversations. This knowledge will help you comprehend English as it is spoken in the United States and add variety to your word usage.

Inside you will find:

2,000 entries with examples of everyday usageThe latest slang used in the American lexiconFun illustrations that show the humor of taking expressions too literally

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071497854
• ISBN13: 9780071497855
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 8.9"