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Provides more than 325,000 synonyms, antonyms, and related words in more than a thousand different categories.

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Abridged ed. of The new dictionary of American slang c1986.

Originally published in 1960, this comprehensive dictionary is regarded as the standard in its field. The third edition has been expanded and updated to include over 19,000 terms that capture the variety and vigor of American slang, spanning from widely accepted phrases to taboo expressions. It covers all periods of American history, reflecting the language of gypsies, soldiers, railroad workers, and cowboys of the 19th century, as well as modern influences from the rock 'n' roll scene, corporate culture, and various subcultures, including African-Americans and the LGBTQ+ community. Slang, being the fastest-changing aspect of our language, is closely tied to cultural fringes and technological advancements. This edition addresses the emergence of subcultures shaped by the last decade's technological and communication developments, such as home computing and the Internet. With over 2,000 new terms, it captures the lexicon of the '90s in detail. Features include pronunciation guides, word origins, usage examples, and a highlighting system indicating which terms should be used with caution. This dictionary serves as both an important archive of American speech and an entertaining read, making it an invaluable resource for navigating today’s rapidly evolving language.

For those who prefer a thesaurus in dictionary form, this bestseller (more than 50,000 hardcover copies sold) is the ideal choice.

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Dollars to doughnuts , your reference shelf lacks a good slang dictionary, and that's a fine how-de-do . Whether you're a stuffy writer looking to gussy up your prose, a poindexter who thinks studying dictionaries is the cat's pajamas , or a muttonheaded fogey hoping to get a clue , Robert Chapman's Dictionary of American Slang fills the bill. Containing more than 19,000 terms of American slang, this lexicon represents all periods of American history, from phrases out of the 1880s, such as carrot-top for "redhead," to current '90s jargon such as carjacking . It covers the widely acceptable and the taboo, slang from cowboys and railroad workers and slang from rock & rollers, corporate America, and the gay community. It includes obsolete phrases such as canoeing for "making-out," and up-to-date terms relating to technology, such as listserv for "electronic mail list." Each item features pronunciation guides, word origins, and usage examples, and words that are derogatory or impolite are clearly labeled as such. A righteous reference and a lulu of a browser, the Dictionary of American Slang is an elegantly produced and scholarly rigorous linguistic knockout . --Stephanie Gold

Now updated with 20% new information, this revised thesaurus is a bestselling classic, retaining Roget's brilliant category-based organizing system, an innovative ordering of the English language to organize readers' thoughts and stimulate ideas. Includes nearly 3,000 new words.

This abridged edition is a reference work and also a browse for word buffs. It gives the meaning of thousands of new and old words and phrases, providing examples of usage along with a clear and concise etymology.