NTC's dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

NTC's dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

by Richard A. Spears

1989

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The revised and updated third edition of this comprehensive slang dictionary has more than 800 new expressions. Realistic example sentences—provided for each sense of every entry—show how expressions are used in current, everyday American English. Pronunciations and cautionary notes are provided as needed, and a Phrase-Finder Index helps users locate entries quickly.