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.


Format Häftad Omfång 336 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Oxford University Press Utgivningsdatum 2003-10-09 ISBN 9780198607519