Cassel's dictionary of slang af Jonathon Green (Bog)

.."broadly entertaining resource 'covers the waterfront' with 'lingo' and 'bits and bobs' from English-speaking countries, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, parts of the Caribbean, and the United States..features 70,000 words and phrases dating from the early 16th century to the present. Typical entries include parts of speech, etymology..time periods, geography, brief definitions..usage examples.. occasional cross references. Entries such as 'nudnik'..'New York minute'..'La la Land'..and 'beam me up, Scotty'..will delight..readers. Libraries..will..want to purchase this resource because of its broader coverage and affordable price."--"Library Journal." .

Forlag: Cassell
Udgivelsesår: 2000
Sider: 1316
Sprog: Engelsk