Oxford University Press OXFORD DICTIONARY OF RHYMING SLANG

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Publikace: OXFORD DICTIONARY OF RHYMING SLANG (Oxford Paperback Reference) - AYTO, J.. 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. Publikace: OXFORD DICTIONARY OF RHYMING SLANG (Oxford Paperback Reference) - AYTO, J.. Rhyming slang is a subject of perennial interest to the general language-conscious public. Entries are arranged in subject areas, such as clothing, food and drink, and animals. John Ayto explores the range and development of rhyming slang during its 150-year history, from traditional Cockney Rhyming Slang to the popney rhyming slang of today. Oxfordský slovník nabízí pohled na svět rýmovaného slangu, od jeho počátků v 19. století v podsvětí Londýna až po jeho vývoj v 21. století. Výrazy jsou seřazené podle tématu pro snažší orientaci (kriminalita, Jídlo a pití, nemoc, peníze, sex, sport...)