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We all know language changes rapidly, but to follow along requires an historical view. Chapmans Dictionary of American Slang, Fourth Edition, provides just what is needed to trace the language of today back to its American roots.

And make no mistakethis is a dictionary that is purely American, the place where you can trace the development of the American language, in its highly informal format known as "slang."

Some would ask: "isnt the language changing so fast that this book is out of date the day on which it is published?" Although it is true that changes to the language, particularly slang, happen faster and faster in the electronic age, still there is a place for an authoritative, recognized work that keeps track of and compiles the language into an historical document, as this dictionary does.

It is true that language changes very quickly; it is just as true that todays slang may be forgotten tomorrow. In recording the changing language, and sorting out whats here to stay from whats coming and quickly going, the Dictionary of American Slang serves a useful and important purpose.

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The fourth edition of this authoritative reference offers clear definitions for the slang words and idioms used in everyday American conversation.

First published in 1960, this newly updated edition of Dictionary of American Slang traces the language of today back to its American roots. With thousands of entries ranging from the widely accepted to the taboo and obscure, slang words are explained in terms of definition, usage, and historical etymology. As language continues to evolve at an ever-increasing rate, Dictionary of American Slang offers an essential guide to the terms that are here to stayas well as those that might otherwise be forgotten.

...(*_*)9780062043245_

The fourth edition of this authoritative reference offers clear definitions for the slang words and idioms used in everyday American conversation.
First published in 1960, this newly updated edition of Dictionary of American Slang traces the language of today back to its American roots. With thousands of entries ranging from the widely accepted to the taboo and obscure, slang words are explained in terms of definition, usage, and historical etymology. As language continues to evolve at an ever-increasing rate, Dictionary of American Slang offers an essential guide to the terms that are here to stayas well as those that might otherwise be forgotten.

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Dictionary of American Slang

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