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Dictionary Of Euphemisms
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Author : R. W. Holder
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2008-09-25
Dictionary Of Euphemisms written by R. W. Holder and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-25 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This is a study of the language of evasion, hypocrisy, prudery and deceit. It dissects the human tendency to prefer vague, roundabout expressions rather than use words which are precise and disagreeably true.
Dictionary Of Euphemisms
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Author : John Ayto
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub Limited
Release Date : 2000
Dictionary Of Euphemisms written by John Ayto and has been published by Bloomsbury Pub Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Americanisms categories.
We may enjoy freedom of speech, but when dealing with certain subjects - for instance death, poverty, physical appearance - we are rarely free to express ourselves directly. Personal shame, the frailty of those we speak to and society's politically correct standards have all contributed to the ever-growing collection of descriptive, and often hilarious, expressions created to circumnavigate the unmentionable. This is a guide to the use of euphemisms and art of polite conversatiion. Over 3000 euphemisms are presented in contextual essays under such headings as funerals, male genitals, gambling and employment. These essays are supported by an alphabetical index for accessibility and the book is suited for either close reading or reference use. The guide also examines the origins of euphemisms and includes popular and humourous examples including "houses of accomodation" containing "ladies of the night" and "the filth" arresting "liberators" of "readies"."
A Dictionary Of Euphemisms Other Doubletalk
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Author : Hugh Rawson
language : en
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Release Date : 1981
A Dictionary Of Euphemisms Other Doubletalk written by Hugh Rawson and has been published by Crown Publishing Group (NY) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Lists and defines euphemisms and includes many examples of usage.
Rawson S Dictionary Of Euphemisms And Other Doubletalk
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Author : Hugh Rawson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Rawson S Dictionary Of Euphemisms And Other Doubletalk written by Hugh Rawson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with English language categories.
A compilation of linguistic fig leaves and verbal flourishes for artful users of the English language.
Very Nice Ways To Say Very Bad Things
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Author : Linda Berdoll
language : en
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Release Date : 2007-05-01
Very Nice Ways To Say Very Bad Things written by Linda Berdoll and has been published by Sourcebooks, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-01 with Humor categories.
At a loss for words, hockey puck? You can always quote Shakespeare... Or delve into this entertaining compendium of insults and verbal abuse, all couched in language of the most uplifting nature. Filled with common and not-so-common zingers that will both shock you and make you laugh your @$$! off. Includes: Exactly how to address individual mounds of foul, undigested lumps of donkey entrails That "F"-ing word and other intensives Many, many ways to refer to the part that goes over the fence last More euphemisms, synonyms, phrases and descriptions than you knew existed for sexual activities, proclivities, untoward incidents, accidents of nature and the beast with two backs Addressing the mentally incompetent, the cerebrally challenged, the absurdly bureaucratic, the impossibly rational and other instances of ineptitude, obfuscation or obstruction and much more!
Ntc S Dictionary Of Euphemisms
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Author : Anne Bertram
language : en
Publisher: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company
Release Date : 1999-11
Ntc S Dictionary Of Euphemisms written by Anne Bertram and has been published by NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-11 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This practical guide to unraveling euphemisms will be especially useful for those studying English and for writers, sociologists, and psychologists, as well as anyone interested in words or the English language in general.
A Dictionary Of Euphemisms
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Author : R. W. Holder
language : en
Publisher: 교보문고
Release Date : 1995
A Dictionary Of Euphemisms written by R. W. Holder and has been published by 교보문고 this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
We all use euphemisms every day. We speak of "full-figured" women. We "fudge" on our income tax. We step lively to avoid "horse apples"--and step even livelier in the grip of the "Aztec Two-step." We say that the dead have "bit the dust" or have been "promoted to glory." Now, in A Dictionary of Euphemisms, Revised Edition, R. W. Holder gives us an engaging volume that celebrates this human tendency to use mild, vague or roundabout expressions rather than those which are blunt, precise, and disagreeably true. Here are thousands of entertaining and informative entries that range from long-established circumlocutions such as "everlasting life," "the Grim Reaper," "powder room," and "house of ill repute," to recent coinages such as "odorously challenged" (smelly), "corporate entertainment" (bribery), "AMW - actress, model, whatever" (prostitute), "downsizing" (laying off workers), and "white-knuckler" (a commercial flight on a small aircraft). Arranged in alphabetical order, the Dictionary gives definitions, examples from real authors, and historical explanations where appropriate. Holder also includes an extensive bibliography and, equally important, a Thematic Index, so that readers can look up euphemistic words and expressions for Death, Mental Illness, Narcotics, Obesity, Poverty, and other topics. A Dictionary of Euphemisms is a browser's delight and an essential reference book for all lovers of language. Readers will find in it a captivating guide to the art of not saying what we mean.
How Not To Say What You Mean
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Author : R. W. Holder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
How Not To Say What You Mean written by R. W. Holder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with English language categories.
A Dictionary Of Euphemisms How Not To Say What You Mean
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Author : R. W. Holder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
A Dictionary Of Euphemisms How Not To Say What You Mean written by R. W. Holder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with categories.
Euphemism Dysphemism
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Author : Keith Allan
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1991
Euphemism Dysphemism written by Keith Allan and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Euphemism and Dysphemism In this fascinating study, Keith Allan and Kate Burrige examine the linguistic, social, and psychological aspects of this intriguing universal practice.