Shorter Slang Dictionary

by Paul Beale and Eric Partridge

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415088666
• ISBN13: 9780415088664
• Release Date: December 1993
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary