Kel Richards' Dictionary Of Australian Phrase And Fable

by Kel Richards

2021-01-05 23:53:47

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... Read more

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. Less

Book Details

File size9 X 6 X 0.9 in
Print pages304
PublisherUniversity of New South Wales Press
Publication date April 1, 2013
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9781742233734

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