Kel Richards' Dictionary of Australian Phrase and Fable
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics, Entertainment, Humour & Comedy, General Humour
| Author: | Kel Richards | ISBN: | 9781742241128 |
| Publisher: | University of New South Wales Press | Publication: | April 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | University of New South Wales Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kel Richards |
| ISBN: | 9781742241128 |
| Publisher: | University of New South Wales Press |
| Publication: | April 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | University of New South Wales Press |
| Language: | English |
Covering many unique-and sometimes peculiar-Australian slang phrases and words, this lighthearted guide shares the etymological history of almost 1,000 items from Australian-English lingo. The book includes how bloody” became an all-purpose swear word, why bludger” means a lazy person, the origin of stone the crows,” and what exactly defines dangle the dunlops,” possum knockers,” and molly-dooker,” among other colorful words and phrases. Entertaining and informative, this offbeat book will expand knowledge and ensure laughs.
Covering many unique-and sometimes peculiar-Australian slang phrases and words, this lighthearted guide shares the etymological history of almost 1,000 items from Australian-English lingo. The book includes how bloody” became an all-purpose swear word, why bludger” means a lazy person, the origin of stone the crows,” and what exactly defines dangle the dunlops,” possum knockers,” and molly-dooker,” among other colorful words and phrases. Entertaining and informative, this offbeat book will expand knowledge and ensure laughs.
