The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang John Ayto, John Simpson

From ambulance-chaser to zoot suit, this is the most lively, authoritative, and up-to-date dictionary of twentieth-century slang. Drawing on the resources of the Oxford English Dictionary, it is a comprehensive and entertaining collection of slang words and phrases from throughout the English-speaking world. Over 5000 slang words and phrases; Thousands of illustrative quotations - from John Lennon to Woody Allen; Full information for each entry - definitions, origins, and the date of the first use in print; International coverage. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang (John Ayto, John Simpson)