Ayto, John
Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199232055
- author:
- Ayto, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Dialect, slang & jargon
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang is a comprehensive collection of over 6,000 slang terms, drawn from the vast Oxford English Dictionary database. Organized thematically, this volume brings together words and phrases that reflect the ever-changing nature of language. Entries are listed chronologically, starting with the earliest words and progressing right through to the present, providing insight into the development of slang and colloquial language over time. Each entry includes the headword, part of speech, definition, and illustrative examples in context, as well as labels indicating the social group or discipline from which a word derives. This reference work is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of modern language, including linguists, researchers, and enthusiasts alike.
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