Free eBooks Oxford Dictionary Of Modern Slang (Oxford Quick Reference) Available To Downloads
Slang is language with its sleeves rolled up, colorful, pointed, brash, bristling with humor and sometimes with hostility. Now, in Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang, John Ayto and John Simpson have gathered together a vibrant collection of over 6,000 slang terms, drawn from the vast Oxford English Dictionary database. The volume is organized thematically, under such general headings as the body and its functions; people and society; animals; sustenance and intoxication; money, commerce, and employment; and time and tide. Within each section the words are listed chronologically, starting with the earliest words and progressing right through to the present, thus illuminating the development of slang and colloquial language over the years. Each entry contains the headword, part of speech, and definition, and most also have illustrative examples of the term in context. Many entries contain labels indicating the social group or discipline from which a word derives--such as theatrical, military, or nautical--as well as the place where it originated. In addition, when the term has had more than one meaning, the various senses are listed chronologically.
Series: Oxford Quick Reference
Paperback: 480 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press; 2 edition (May 2, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0199232059
ISBN-13: 978-0199232055
Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 1.2 x 5 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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I purchased this book with the hopes of improving the dialog of contemporary characters in my writing. Unfortunately, most of the slang words included in this book is not very 'modern' and seem to come from the 20's-60's and earlier. This would be fine if you are writing a story about gangsters, gun molls or flower children.Unfortunately, I really don't see my characters using words like 'far-out,' 'drongo,' or 'face-fungus.'Overall, a disappointing purchase. Perhaps useful if you are writing historic fiction.
It's an awesome dictionary, really helpful for translation students or translators that works with english language, its a must have! :)
In reference to LadyNaava's complaint that this volume doesn't actually contain current or recent slang. I fear that's impossible. At least for a bound reference. In the time it takes to print a book, let alone compile a dictionary, current slang changes, changes back, disappears and is replaced.That said, the warning that this volume may not be up to date with many of the better "regular" dictionaries (which have recently added Homer's D'oh! after only twenty years) is appreciated.
Beware: contrary to the item description above, this volume is not organized thematically; it does not contain any section.
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