Stone the Crows: Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang

Drawing on the unique resources of the Oxford English Dictionary, Stone the Crows features over 6,000 slang words and expressions, from the British beer goggles, through the American cockmamie, to the Australian Giggle-house. This fascinating collection contains old favourites as well as the very latest slang terms. In addition to the A-Z entries, the book contains a comprehensive thematic index, details of origins, dates of first printed use, and thousands of illustrative quotations from famous names including John Lennon and Woody Allen. Lively and entertaining, Stone the crows is sure to provide a stonking good read for all.