Dictionary
of Contemporary Slang Looks
at the ever-changing underworld of the English language. It
contains more than 6000 expressions and over 15000 definitions
from the English-speaking world. A useful resource.
By
Thorne Tony - (Bloomsbury)
The
Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang From ‘ambulance chaser’ to
‘zoot suit’, this is the most authoritative and up-to-date
dictionary of twentieth century slang. Drawing on the resources
of the Oxford English Dictionary, and packed with illustrative
quotations, ranging from John Lennon to Woody Allen, it is
a comprehensive and entertaining collection of over 5,000
slang words and phrases.
By
John Ayto, John Simpson - (Oxford Paperbacks)
A
Concise Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English One of the most complete
guides to English slang available. Contains thousands of entries
from the past four centuries and from every corner of the
English-speaking world. A great resource.
By
Eric Partridge, Paul Beale (Editor) - (Hungry Minds Inc)