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Synopsis
African-American slang cuts through logic and arrives at a quick, efficient interpretive solution to situations and things otherwise difficult to articulate. This reference book looks at the dazzling spectrum of this vibrant, humorous language, selecting and presenting over 2000 slang words and phrases, giving definitions and dates of origin.
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About the Author
Clarence Major is currently professor of African-American literature and creative writing at the University of California at Davis.
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- PublisherPenguin
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 014051306X
- ISBN 13 9780140513066
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages592
- EditorMajor Clarence
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