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.
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Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
424
ISBN:
9780199232055
Publish year:
2010
Publish date:
Feb. 11, 2010
John Ayto
John Ayto is a British lexicographer and author known for his work on etymology and word origins. His most famous work, the "Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins," is revered for its thorough research and accessible writing style. Ayto's contributions to literature have greatly enriched our understanding of the English language.