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.
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.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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.
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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
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
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