Описание: A guide to American slang, it offers definitions of more than 12,000 slang and informal expressions from various sources, ranging from golden oldies such as golden oldie, to coinages like shizzle (gangsta), jonx (Wall Street), and ping (the Internet).
Автор: Coleman, Julie Название: A History of Cant and Slang Dictionaries: V. 2 1785-1858 ISBN: 0199254702 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199254705 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 11878.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The second volume (volume 1, 1567-1785, published in January 2004) of Julie Coleman`s fascinating and entertaining history of the uses and the recording of slang and criminal cant takes the story from 1785 to 1858 and explores its first manifestations in the USA and Australia.
Описание: This is the first volume in a complete history of the documentation of English cant and slang from 1567 to the present. It gives unparalleled insights into the early history of slang, the people who used it, and how and why it was recorded. It also provides unusual and unexpected insights into the underworlds of early modern England.
Автор: Spears, Richard A. Название: Mcgraw-hill`s essential american slang ISBN: 0071497854 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780071497855 Издательство: McGraw-Hill Рейтинг: Цена: 2229.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Covering American English, this reference defines and explains hundreds of contemporary American slang expressions and illustrates their use in real-life situations. It helps you learn to understand this integral part of living English as used by Americans in all walks of life.
Автор: Coleman, Julie Название: The Life of Slang ISBN: 0199571996 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199571994 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 2374.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book traces the development of English slang from the earliest records to the latest tweet and explores why and how slang is used. Based on inside information from real live slang users as well as the best scholarly sources, this book is guaranteed to teach you some new words that you shouldn't use in polite company.
Автор: Dalzell Tom Название: Vietnam War Slang ISBN: 0415839408 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415839402 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22202.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This dictionary presents the definitive record of the lexicon of Americans who fought in the Vietnam war.
Автор: Widawski Название: African American Slang ISBN: 1107074177 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107074170 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 15840.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In this pioneering exploration of African American slang, Widawski explores patterns of form, meaning, theme and function, showing it to be a rule-governed, innovative and culturally revealing vernacular. Illustrated with thousands of contextual examples from contemporary sources, it is an invaluable resource for students and researchers.
Автор: Spears Richard A Название: American Slang Dictionary ISBN: 0071461086 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780071461085 Издательство: McGraw-Hill Рейтинг: Цена: 4288.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Helps to learn the lingo of American English. This dictionary offers you the definitions of more than 12,000 slang and informal expressions from various sources, ranging from golden oldie to ping. Each entry is followed by examples illustrating how an expression is used in everyday conversation.
