Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary

The Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary by Roald Dahl, published by Oxford University Press in 2016, is a unique reference work designed for young readers. This 287-page dictionary goes beyond the ordinary by including not only standard definitions but also the whimsical words invented by Dahl, such as “biffsquiggled” and “whizzpopping.” It provides insights into the origins of words, rhyming options, synonyms, and alternatives for commonly used terms, making it a valuable resource for vocabulary and spelling.
Readers will discover a playful approach to language that reflects Roald Dahl’s imaginative style. The dictionary features real citations from Dahl’s beloved children’s books and is illustrated by Quentin Blake, enhancing its appeal. This edition serves as an engaging tool for literacy and learning, encouraging young writers and readers to explore the richness of language while enjoying the creativity inherent in Dahl’s work.
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A new unique Roald Dahl Dictionary from Oxford. This is not an ordinary dictionary. After all, you wouldn’t expect an “Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary” to be ordinary, would you? Lots of dictionaries tell you what an “alligator” is, or how to spell “balloon” but they won’t explain the difference between a “ringbeller” and a “trogglehumper”, or say why witches need “gruntles eggs” or suggest a word for the shape of a “Knid”. This dictionary does all those things. All the words that Roald Dahl invented are here, like “biffsquiggled” and “whizzpopping” to remind you what means what, but that is not all. You’ll also find out where words came from, rhyming words, synonyms and lots of alternative words for words that are overused. Oxford Children’s Dictionaries are perfect for supporting literacy and learning and this is the world’s first Roald Dahl Dictionary from the word experts at Oxford University Press. With real citations from Roald Dahl’s children’s books and illustrations by Quentin Blake, this is authoritative, engaging and accessible and will inspire and encourage young writers and readers.
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