Euphemisms That Get On My You Know Whats
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Euphemisms That Get On My You Know Whats
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Author : Adam Sharp
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-09-14
Euphemisms That Get On My You Know Whats written by Adam Sharp and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-14 with Humor categories.
There's one thing that can provide comfort in a world of chaos and confusion: overly specific lists. Ever wondered what the Mandarin word for platypus translates to? Probably not, but it's "duck mouth beast." And there's more where that came from, thanks to Adam Sharp's Euphemisms That Get on My You-Know-Whats, a collection of fascinating, hilarious, and brilliantly odd lists. This book covers just about everything you never knew you didn't know, from the noises that animals make around the world to titles of movies that sound dirty but aren't--and much more. Whether you revel in trivia, desire more creative ways to curse your foes, or simply enjoy the structure of a good list, you'll love the weird genius of Euphemisms That Get on My You-Know-Whats.
Very Nice Ways To Say Very Bad Things
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Author : Linda Berdoll
language : en
Publisher: Sourcebooks Hysteria
Release Date : 2007
Very Nice Ways To Say Very Bad Things written by Linda Berdoll and has been published by Sourcebooks Hysteria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Humor categories.
Provides examples, derivations, and historical explanations for euphemisms and figures of speech on topics ranging from oaths and insults to inebriation and sex.
Euphemania
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Author : Ralph Keyes
language : en
Publisher: Little, Brown Spark
Release Date : 2010-12-14
Euphemania written by Ralph Keyes and has been published by Little, Brown Spark this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-14 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
How did die become kick the bucket, underwear become unmentionables, and having an affair become hiking the Appalachian trail? Originally used to avoid blasphemy, honor taboos, and make nice, euphemisms have become embedded in the fabric of our language. Euphemania traces the origins of euphemisms from a tool of the church to a form of gentility to today's instrument of commercial, political, and postmodern doublespeak. As much social commentary as a book for word lovers, Euphemania is a lively and thought-provoking look at the power of words and our power over them.
Euphemisms
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Author : Narayan Changder
language : en
Publisher: CHANGDER OUTLINE
Release Date : 2024-01-10
Euphemisms written by Narayan Changder and has been published by CHANGDER OUTLINE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Embark on a linguistic journey with "Polite Precision: Mastering Euphemisms with MCQs." Tailored for learners, educators, and language enthusiasts, this comprehensive guide delivers an interactive learning experience. Explore the nuanced world of euphemisms through a diverse collection of multiple-choice questions, refining your language proficiency. Elevate your vocabulary, grasp the subtleties of conveying sensitive topics, and confidently use euphemisms in various contexts. Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your linguistic finesse. Secure your copy now and delve into the art of mastering euphemisms in English!
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.
How Not To Say What You Mean
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Author : R. W. Holder
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2007
How Not To Say What You Mean 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 2007 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This brand new edition celebrating 20 years of R. W. Holder's popular and successful dictionary of euphemisms is packed full of traditional favourites, such as 'Dutch uncle' or 'push up the daisies', as well as euphemisms from the contemporary world such as 'restructuring' and 'extrajudicialkilling'. Definitions include examples from real authors, along with entertaining explanations of their origins. To prove that the use of euphemisms is not just a British speciality, there is widespread coverage of American euphemisms, too: for example, 'English' (pertaining to sexual deviance) and'watermelon' (an indication of pregnancy). The A-Z organization of the text is complemented by a thematic index with short introductory articles on fruitful areas of euphemistic language such as business, sex, death, and the human body. How Not To Say What You Mean remains the most lively andauthoritative guide to the language of evasion, hyprocrisy, prudery, and deceit.
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.
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"."
Welcome To Obamaland
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Author : James Delingpole
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2009-02-09
Welcome To Obamaland written by James Delingpole and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-09 with Political Science categories.
If the election of Barack Obama fills you with dread rather than elation, you're not alone; in fact, pull up a chair next to James Delingpole who has seen this all before and knows exactly where America is heading: into a morass of sprawling government that will slowly start suffocating our economy, our liberties, and our culture. You might as well call it socialism, he says, because that's what it is. In Britain it came in under the smiling face of Tony Blair and has left the British bulldog castrated, whimpering, and sick; in America it's coming under the vibrant, youthful guise of Barack Obama. But the result will be the same: the brave, independent American eagle will become the American turkey, oven-basted by the nanny state of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid.
Rawson S Dictionary Of Euphemisms And Other Doubletalk
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Author : Hugh Rawson
language : en
Publisher: Crown
Release Date : 1995
Rawson S Dictionary Of Euphemisms And Other Doubletalk written by Hugh Rawson and has been published by Crown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Reference categories.
This is the perennially popular, witty and entertaining guidebook to thousands of linguistic fig leaves and intentionally vague terms that we all say, write and read every day to cushion the real meaning of what is intended--from Victorian examples like "delicate condition" to relatively recent inventions like "massage parlor" and "covert operation".