Slang and Euphemism: A Dictionary of Oaths, Curses, Insults, Sexual Slang and Metaphor, Racial Slurs, Drug Talk, Homosexual Lingo, and Related Matte - Couverture rigide

Spears Ph.D., Richard A

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ISBN 10 : 0824602595 ISBN 13 : 9780824602598

Editeur : Jonathan David Co., Inc, 1981

Synopsis

This dictionary, with approximately 17,500 entries and 40,000 definitions, represents a major step forward in cataloging and explaining prohibited words and subjects. It is a collection of sexual slang and metaphor, prostitutes argot, homosexual slang, racial slurs, scatology, oaths, verbal weapons, and terms for fears, obsessions, scoundrels, whores, and death. It takes us out of the world of polite society and into a world of free and innovative speech, rich in metaphor and unabashed in its vulgarity and directness. It is the world of slang and euphemism. Dr. Richard Spears has produced an indispensable reference work for the student of language. This title, originally published in 1981, is available on-demand only.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Richard A. Spears, Ph.D., was a professor of linguistics at Northwestern University before he turned to editorial work. He has authored more than 150 books and articles on various aspects of language. His main interest is in phrasal dictionaries and references designed for language learners.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jonathan David Co., Inc
• Date d'édition: 1981
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0824602595
• ISBN 13: 9780824602598
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 480
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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