American Slang
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ISBN: 0062732935 / Publisher: CollinsRef, September 1998
Features definitions, pronunciations, time and place origins, usage examples, cross-references, synonyms, and impact of the word or phrase
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From cowpokes to cyber punks, from flappers to gangsta rappers, American Slang chronicles the ever-evolving, informal, unconventional language we use every day. Expanded and completely updated, this 2nd edition contains thousands of contemporary and traditional slang expressions, including the newest computer lingo and slang from the Internet. Entries Feature:Definitions Pronunciations Time and place origins Editorial notes Cross-references Examples that illustrate and validate usageSynonyms and variant forms Impact symbols
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