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Two books in one
A dictionary of slangA--words and phrases arranged alphabetically A slang thesaurusA--words and phrases arranged thematically Every entry includes definition, pronunciation, part of speech, word origins, usage information, and usage alerts where applicable Entry words coded to distinguish potentially objectionable slang Synonyms coded according to level of formality (formal, informal, neutral) Illustrations, articles, and thematic groupings illuminate how slang works
A handy reference source for students, word buffs, and professional writers
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