The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang

The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang
Author: John Ayto
Publisher: Oxford Quick Reference
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2003
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9780198607519


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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.

The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang
Language: en
Pages: 309
Authors: John Ayto
Categories: English language
Type: BOOK - Published: 2003 - Publisher: Oxford Quick Reference

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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-centur
The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
Language: en
Pages: 324
Authors: John Ayto
Categories: Reference
Type: BOOK - Published: 2005-01-01 - Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

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A dictionary of modern slang draws on the resources of the "Oxford English Dictionary" to cover over five thousand slang words and phrases from throughout the E
Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
Language: en
Pages: 424
Authors: John Ayto
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010-02-11 - Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

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Offering coverage of over 6,000 slang words and expressions from the Cockney 'abaht' to the American term 'zowie', this is the most authoritative dictionary of
New Oxford Rhyming Dictionary
Language: en
Pages: 447
Authors:
Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-07-19 - Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

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This invaluable resource contains rhymes for over 45,000 words presented in a clear and user-friendly layout. Features include a complete index, in-text notes,
The Cockney Rhyming Slang Dictionary
Language: en
Pages: 128
Authors: Geoff Tibballs
Categories: Humor
Type: BOOK - Published: 2019-03-07 - Publisher: Random House

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The classic pocket guide to the language of London. This wonderful little guide to cockney rhyming slang contains over 1,700 old and new rhymes translated from