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OverviewDrawing on the unique resources of the Oxford English Dictionary and offering coverage of over 6,000 slang words and expressions from the Cockney 'abaht' to the American term 'zowie', this is the most authoritative dictionary of slang from the 20th and 21st centuries. Stone the Crows: Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang is a fascinating and entertaining collection, packed with illustrative quotations and providing full details of origins and dates of first printed use. The text contains expressions from around the English-speaking world such as 'dork' and 'cockamamie' (North America) and 'giggle-house' and 'Jimmy Woodser' (Australia). As well as the A-Z listing of terms, the book contains a comprehensive thematic index, enabling users to home in on particular areas of interest, such as the body, food and drink, and human behaviour. Full of surprises, Stone the Crows is an essential read for word lovers and anyone with an interest in language. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Ayto , John SimpsonPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.546kg ISBN: 9780199543700ISBN 10: 0199543704 Pages: 432 Publication Date: 14 August 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThere is a great deal in 'Stone the Crows' that will amuse and intrigue browsers. Henry Hitchings, Times Literary Supplement Author InformationJohn Ayto is an experienced lexicographer and author of many language titles, including the Oxford Essential Guide to the English Language, Twentieth Century Words, and Wobbly Bits and Other Euphemisms. He is also editor of the latest edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. John Simpson is Chief Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, author of a number of books, and a leading expert on English slang. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |