The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang
(Sprache: Englisch)
Rhyming slang is a subject of perennial interest to the general language-conscious public. Entries are arranged in subject areas, such as clothing, food and drink, and animals. John Ayto explores the range and development of rhyming slang during its 150...
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Rhyming slang is a subject of perennial interest to the general language-conscious public. Entries are arranged in subject areas, such as clothing, food and drink, and animals. John Ayto explores the range and development of rhyming slang during its 150 year history, from traditional Cockney Rhyming Slang to the popney rhyming slang of today.
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A lively, authoritative, and up-to-date look at the world of rhyming slang, from its origins in London's 19th-century underworld to the buzzwords of 21st-century popney. Arranged by topic, including Crime, Food and Drink, Illness, Money, Sex, and Sport, this highly readable collection is at once an informative source to the story behind some of our most lively expressions and a browser's delight.
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- Introduction
- Thematic sections
- People and the Human Condition
- The Body and Its Parts
- The Senses
- In the Lav
- Illness
- Ethnic and National Groups
- Relatives and Friends
- Behaviour, Attitudes, and Emotions
- Sense and Nonsense
- Sex
- Crime and Punishment
- Animals
- Food and Drink
- Alcohol and other Drugs
- Household Matters
- Clothing
- Money and Commerce
- Work and Its Lack
- At Leisure
- Sport
- Gambling
- Communication
- Transport and Travel
- Time and Tide
- Location
- Quality and Quantity
- Numbers
- Index
Autoren-Porträt von John Ayto
John Ayto is an experienced lexicographer, and author of many books on the English language, including the acclaimed Twentieth Century Words (Oxford, 1999), which was reviewed as 'An absolutely terrific book . . . thoroughly addictive and full of surprises'. His previous books for OUP include the Oxford Dictionary of Slang and The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang.Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: John Ayto
- 2002, 336 Seiten, Maße: 13,4 x 2,1 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Oxford University Press
- ISBN-10: 0198607512
- ISBN-13: 9780198607519
Sprache:
Englisch
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