slang

Traces the origin of expressions that emerged in New York City from the early 19th century.

Traces the development of words and expressions commonly used in American slang that originated with Indians, various groups of settlers, and from other sources.

Contains a collection of slang words from African American, Chicano, Jewish, sports, movie, hip hop, and drug sub-culture as well as words from the 1960s beatniks generation to show how different cultures and communities have communicated over the years.

An alphabetically arranged collection of entries on the language and events that shaped pop culture in the English-speaking world during the twentieth century, including words, phrases, slogans, names, nicknames, events, and titles of songs, books, films, and television shows.

Contains over 4,000 English language euphemisms basic to human thought and language.

A listing of definitions for over 5,000 American slang words and phrases. Covers forty subject areas, including computer terms and teen talk.

An illustrated dictionary of familiar CB slang. Junior CB dictionary.