Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
3631607679
ISBN-13
9783631607671
Edition
New
Publisher
Peter Lang AG
Imprint
Peter Lang AG
Country of Manufacture
DE
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 16th, 2011
Print length
118 Pages
Weight
286 grams
Dimensions
15.40 x 21.40 x 1.30 cms
Product Classification:
LexicographyLiterary studies: from c 1900 -Society & culture: general
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Suitable for linguists, educators, students and anyone interested in the subject, this book presents popular slang names for North American cities.
This unique dictionary presents popular slang names for North American cities. These expressions are used instead of official names to convey additional information. They are semantically rich and culturally meaningful, telegraphically describing the characteristics of the cities to which they refer, explaining the motivations of their coiners, and revealing the attitudes of their users. The dictionary lists 500 entries, each containing a headword, usage label, standard equivalent, and numerous contextual examples which authenticate their usage. The material comes from a large database of quotations from media, film, literature, and oral sources. A reliable and practical reference, the dictionary will be useful for linguists, educators, students and anyone interested in the subject.
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