American Slang Dictionary and Thesaurus - Softcover

Elizabeth, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764138618 ISBN 13: 9780764138614

Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S., 2009

Synopsis

This unique reference volume is two books in one: a dictionary of slang and a slang thesaurus, with both sections treating the same words and phrases. Entries are arranged alphabetically in the dictionary and thematically in the thesaurus. Entries in both sections include definition, pronunciation, part of speech, word origins, usage information, and usage alerts when applicable. All entry words are visually coded to help readers distinguish slang that is potentially objectionable from milder slang, and all synonyms are coded for the level of formality (formal, informal, no register) and separated by part of speech. This arrangement gives readers more information about the potential effects of their chosen word on their audience than they can get from a 'regular' thesaurus. With this book, readers can find out, for instance, how the screaming meemies got their name, why someone might be offended by use of the apparently inoffensive word crumbs, and which words that mean to kill also mean to cause riotous laughter. They can also distinguish comparative shades of meaning in such phrases as an old fart, a son of a bitch, and a silly ass. Here is a handy reference book for students, word buffs, and professional writers-a title that merits a place in every reference library.

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Paperback. Pub Date: December 2009 Pages: 600 Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc. .. U.S. This unique reference volume is two books in one: a dictionary of slang and a slang thesaurus With both Sections treating the same words and phrases. And this is one poshed up volume! Entries are arranged alphabetically in the dictionary and thematically in the thesaurus. and include definition. pronunciation. part of speech-and origins. usage information. and usage alerts when applicable-in both the thesaurus and the dictionary . All entry words are visually coded to help you distinguish slang that is potentially objectionable from other slang. and all synonyms are coded for the level of formality (formal. informal. no register) and separated by part of speech. This gives you more information about the potential effects of your word choice on your audience. so you have a much be...

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A"As one-volume slang slingers go[this book] has a number of features in its favor. Chief among them is its tripartite construction. Part 1. . . is a straightforward A-to-Z of slang words and their definitions. Part 2 is a thesaurus . . . including interesting possibilities . . . . Part 3 serves as a mini-primer on linguistics. . . . This volume is user-friendly, clearly written, and very affordable, qualities that make it a solid addition to most libraries.A"
A--Library Journal

"As one-volume slang slingers go[this book] has a number of features in its favor. Chief among them is its tripartite construction. Part 1. . . is a straightforward A-to-Z of slang words and their definitions. Part 2 is a thesaurus . . . including interesting possibilities . . . . Part 3 serves as a mini-primer on linguistics. . . . This volume is user-friendly, clearly written, and very affordable, qualities that make it a solid addition to most libraries. "
--Library Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764138618
• ISBN 13: 9780764138614
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 600