The Slang Thesaurus
The Slang Thesaurus by Jonathon Green, published by Penguin Books in 1988, offers a comprehensive exploration of slang as a vibrant form of everyday communication. With 280 pages, this edition delves into the colorful and expressive nature of slang, which often reflects societal influences such as sex, money, and intoxicating substances. The book serves as an engaging reference for those interested in understanding the dynamic evolution of language.
Readers will find a lively introduction to the world of slang, highlighting its ever-changing characteristics and the cultural contexts that shape it. This resource is particularly useful for those studying language arts and disciplines, providing insights into how slang enriches communication. The Slang Thesaurus invites readers to appreciate the nuances of informal language and its role in everyday interactions.
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Slang is the language through which we communicate on an everyday basis. Often more colorful and expressive than its formal counterpart, slang is stimulated largely by “sex, money and intoxicating liquor” and, more recently, drugs, and is ever changing and evolving. This lively introduction to the world of slang provides:
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