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1. www.amazon.com › American-Slang-4th-Barbara-KipferAmazon.com: American Slang, 4th Edition: 9780061179471 ...

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   Aug 19, 2008 · With 1,500 new words and phrases, this abridged edition of the Dictionary of American Slang is the most buzzworthy, banging collection of colloquial American English—no joke

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   Oct 14, 2005 · The #1 guide to American slang is now bigger, more up-to-date, and easier to use. This new edition of McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions offers complete definitions of more than 12,000 slang and informal expressions from various sources, ranging from golden oldies such as . . . golden oldie, to recent ...

   • 4.4/5 (113)
   • Author: Richard A. Spears

   • Price: $27.44
   • Brand: McGraw-Hill Education

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   Nov 21, 2023 · The fourth edition of this authoritative reference offers clear definitions for the slang words and idioms used in everyday American conversation. First published in 1960, this newly updated edition of Dictionary of American Slang traces the language of today back to its American roots.

   • ISBN-13: 9780.1B
   • Publisher: HarperCollins

   • Publication date: 11/21/2023
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   Oct 19, 2010 · The fourth edition of this authoritative reference offers clear definitions for the slang words and idioms used in everyday American conversation. First published in 1960, this newly updated...

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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.

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   Feb 17, 1998 · Expanded and completely updated, this third edition contains more than 19,000 terms of representing the variety and vigor of American slang, from the most widely acceptable to the taboo, and covering all periods of American history -- from the gypsies, soldiers, railroad workers and cowboys of the 19th century to more modern spawning grounds ...

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   What are American slang words?

   • American slang words are a unique part of the English language. They are used in everyday conversation by people of all ages. There are many different types of American slang words. Some are derived from other languages, while others come from the creative minds of English speakers. I can’t even!: (Meaning): I can’t tolerate that anymore!

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   What are the best books about African American slang?

   • Word from the Mother: Language and African Americans. New York: Routledge Google Scholar Soukhanov, Anne H. 1999. Encarta World English Dictionary. New York: St. Martin’s Press Google Scholar Spears, Richard A. 1981. Slang and Euphemism. New York: Signet Books Google Scholar Spears, Richard A. 1998.

   African American Slang by Maciej Widawski

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   What is the best book on slang?

   • Stavsky, Lois and Izaak Mozeson. 1995. The Book of Rap and Hip-Hop Slang. New York: Boulevard Books Google Scholar Steinmetz, Sol and Barbara Ann Kipfer. 2006. The Life of Language. New York: Random House Google Scholar

   African American Slang by Maciej Widawski

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   Why should you read the Dictionary of American slang?

   • Both as important archive of the way America is really talking and a lot of fun to read, The Dictionary of American Slang will prove to be an invaluable companion in keeping up with the dauntingly jargon-filled, quickly evolving language of today. Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

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