The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang

ISBN-13: 9780198607519 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 336 str.

John Ayto

Opis

Rhyming slang is a subject of perennial interest to the general language-conscious public. Entries are arranged in subject areas, such as clothing, food and drink, and animals. John Ayto explores the range and development of rhyming slang during its 150-year history, from traditional Cockney Rhyming Slang to the popney rhyming slang of today.

Recenzje

Review from previous edition An exemplary piece of editing . . . Ayto's book is the best and most entertaining so far The Spectator

O autorze

John Ayto is an experienced lexicographer, and author of many books on the English language, including the acclaimed Twentieth Century Words (Oxford, 1999), which was reviewed as 'An absolutely terrific book . . . thoroughly addictive and full of surprises'. His previous books for OUP include the Oxford Dictionary of Slang and The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang.