The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang

The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang
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Publisher : Oxford Quick Reference
Total Pages : 309
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ISBN-10 : 0198607512
ISBN-13 : 9780198607519
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Book Synopsis The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang by : John Ayto

Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang written by John Ayto and published by Oxford Quick Reference. This book was released on 2003 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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