The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang

by John Ayto

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Highly readable and lively, The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang is the ultimate guide to this perennially captivating subject. This new volume charts the 150-year history of rhyming slang from its origins in 19th century cockney rhyming slang to modern popney rhyming slang. Unlike other dictionaries of its kind, The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang is organized thematically, with slang words gathered under headings such as "food and drink," "sex,"...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0192801228

ISBN13:9780192801227

Release Date:July 2003

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:336 Pages

Weight:0.95 lbs.

Dimensions:1.2" x 5.4" x 7.8"

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