Kel Richards' Dictionary of Australian Phrase and Fable

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics, Entertainment, Humour & Comedy, General Humour
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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.

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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.

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