The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang

John Ayto author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:9th Oct '03

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The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang cover

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.

Review from previous edition An exemplary piece of editing . . . Ayto's book is the best and most entertaining so far * The Spectator *
Covers virtually every aspect of the human condition * Evening Standard *

ISBN: 9780198607519

Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm x 18mm

Weight: 358g

336 pages