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The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang and Unconventional English / Tom Dalzell

Publication year: 2018

ISBN: 9781138722088

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The 25,000 entries are accompanied by citations that authenticate the words as well as offer examples of usage from popular literature, newspapers, magazines, movies, television shows, musical lyrics, and Internet user groups. Etymology, cultural context, country of origin and the date the word was first used are also provided.


Subject: Linguistics, Dictionaries, English Language, Slang and Jargon, General Language Reference, Language & Linguistics, Language & Literature, Language Teaching & Learning