The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang
- ISBN-10
- 0198607512
- ISBN-13
- 9780198607519
- Category
- English language
- Pages
- 309
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- Oxford Quick Reference
- Author
- John Ayto
Description
A lively, authoritative, and up-to-date look at the world of rhyming slang, from its origins in London's 19th-century underworld to the buzzwords of 21st-century popney. Arranged by topic, including Crime, Food and Drink, Illness, Money, Sex, and Sport, this highly readable collection is at once an informative source to the story behind some of our most lively expressions and a browser's delight.
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