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Slang and Its Analogues: A Journey Through Language

Roald Dahl

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Slang is a dynamic and ever-changing part of language. It is a way for people to express themselves in a way that is both creative and unconventional. Slang can be used to convey a wide range of emotions, from humor to anger to affection. It can also be used to create a sense of community and belonging among a group of people.

Slang and its analogues past and present. A dictionary, historical and comparative of the heterodox speech of all classes of society for more than three hundred years. Vol 4

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The book Slang and Its Analogues: Past and Present is a comprehensive dictionary of slang terms from around the world. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a historical dictionary of slang terms, which traces the evolution of slang from its earliest origins to the present day. The second part is a comparative dictionary of slang terms, which compares the slang terms of different languages and cultures.

Slang and Its Analogues is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the history and evolution of language. The book is also a fascinating read for anyone who is interested in the culture and society of different times and places.

Here are some of the key features of the book:

Over 10,000 slang terms from around the world
A historical dictionary of slang terms, tracing the evolution of slang from its earliest origins to the present day
A comparative dictionary of slang terms, comparing the slang terms of different languages and cultures
An extensive bibliography of sources on slang

Reviews

"Slang and Its Analogues is a fascinating and comprehensive look at the history and evolution of slang. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the study of language and culture."
—John McWhorter, author of The Power of Babel and The Language Hoax

"Slang and Its Analogues is a major contribution to the field of slang studies. This book is a must-have for anyone who is interested in the history and evolution of slang."
—Jesse Sheidlower, editor of The Oxford English Dictionary

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