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Weird Words

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Author : Thalia Quayle
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2024-10-03

Weird Words written by Thalia Quayle and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-10-03 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

""Weird Words"" takes readers on a captivating journey through the peculiarities of the English language, exploring etymology, linguistic anomalies, and language evolution. This engaging book delves into the origins of words, grammar quirks, and the fascinating ways language changes over time, offering readers a deeper appreciation for the complexity of English. From contronyms (words that are their own opposites) to ghost words (created by printing errors), the book showcases the rich tapestry of linguistic oddities that shape our communication. At its core, ""Weird Words"" argues that these apparent inconsistencies are not mere obstacles but windows into human culture and history. The book progresses from fundamental language concepts to specific categories of weird words, culminating in an examination of how these peculiarities influence modern communication. Drawing on historical documents, etymological studies, and corpus linguistics, it presents a blend of scholarly insight and accessible explanations. What sets this book apart is its innovative approach, combining storytelling, humor, and interactive elements like ""Word Wizard"" challenges. By balancing academic rigor with a conversational tone, ""Weird Words"" appeals to a wide audience, from language enthusiasts to professionals seeking to enhance their communication skills. It transforms seemingly useless quirks into a celebration of language, inviting readers to embrace the weird and become more conscious, creative users of English.

The Silly Book Of Weird And Wacky Words

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Author : Andy Seed
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2015-12-03

The Silly Book Of Weird And Wacky Words written by Andy Seed and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-03 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

Do you know what 'park your jam on the frog' means? Fancy some ognib? What rhymes with 'circus'? ...plus many more amazing things you never knew about words. Have hours of fun wixing up your murds with this hilarious book, packed full of rhymes, puns, games, jokes, gibberish and more.

Weird And Wonderful Words

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Author : Erin McKean
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002

Weird And Wonderful Words written by Erin McKean and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Humor categories.

Weird and Wonderful Words is a pot-pourri, a gallimaufry, a salmagundi, a treasure trove of colourful, quirky, and unusual words. Containing hundreds of definitions written in a clear and conversational style and full-page illustrations which offer a whimsical and hilarious view of our glorious language. Amuse yourself and entertain your friends with your knowledge of who a snollygoster or a Funambulist may be, what a humdudgeon or a nubbingcheat was, or why you might want to engage in catopromancy.Appendices include a bibliography of Oxford dictionaries and a guide to creating your own unusual words correctly from Greek and Latin roots. The perfect stocking filler and gift book, Weird and Wonderful Words is sure to be a favourite of logophiles (word lovers) everywhere.

Odd Odes Weird Words And Loopy Letters

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Author : Joan Crawford
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2012-11-16

Odd Odes Weird Words And Loopy Letters written by Joan Crawford and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-16 with Poetry categories.

Amiscellany of verse, mostly tumorous, and odds and ends of prose, wind-up letters etc.

The Word Lover S Dictionary

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Author : Josefa Heifetz
language : en
Publisher: Citadel Press
Release Date : 1995

The Word Lover S Dictionary written by Josefa Heifetz and has been published by Citadel Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with English language categories.

A researcher's data dream come true analyzing nearly 400 architectural books and articles published during the past century and a half to demonstrate in database and flow chart form societal preferences in architecture, and the reputation of individual architects. Among the architects under the microscope are Jefferson, Sullivan, Wright, and Meier. The study elicits notable observations on gender in the profession, and the role of major publications in launching careers e.g. Maya Ying Lin reached a level of visibility in two years that took Frank Lloyd Wright 30 years to achieve. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Rare Words And Ways To Master Their Meanings

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Author : Jan Leighton
language : en
Publisher: Levenger Company
Release Date : 2003

Rare Words And Ways To Master Their Meanings written by Jan Leighton and has been published by Levenger Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Weird World Of Words

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Author : Mitchell Symons
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 2015-05-26

Weird World Of Words written by Mitchell Symons and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-26 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

Originally published as: There are tittles in this title.

Totally Weird And Wonderful Words

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Author : Erin McKean
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2006-10-23

Totally Weird And Wonderful Words written by Erin McKean and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-23 with Reference categories.

Do you know what a snollygoster is? Would you eat something called a muktuk? Do you know anyone who engages in onolatry? Impress your friends and pepper your dinner party conversations with such nuggets as gobemouche, mumpsimus, and cachinnate. You can learn about all of these bizarre and beautiful words and many more in Totally Weird and Wonderful Words. Offering a potpourri of colorful and fascinating words compiled by noted lexicographer Erin McKean, it contains hundreds of definitions, and has been updated to include two new essays, with over 150 words new to this edition. Written in a clear and conversational style, the book contains full-page cartoon illustrations by Roz Chast and Danny Shanahan. Featuring hundreds of words guaranteed to amuse and astonish, this is a book that will appeal to logophiles everywhere. It also features a bibliography of Oxford's dictionaries and a guide to creating your own unusual words correctly from Greek and Latin roots.

The Complete Idiot S Guide To Weird Word Origins

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Author : Paul McFedries
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2008-08-05

The Complete Idiot S Guide To Weird Word Origins written by Paul McFedries and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-05 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Get ready to chew the fat. This engaging, humorous new book explains the not-so-common origins of such commonly used phrases as "apple-pie order," "chew the fat," and "hat trick." Presented in a fun, easy-to-read style, it provides entertaining insight on metaphorical phrases, weird words, and strange expressions and takes readers on a journey through the bizarre and eccentric origins that make up our everyday speech. * Word books have gained in popularity not just with students and linguaphiles, but with a general population interested in the fascinating development of our language * Contains back stories for 500 intriguing words and phrases * Fun to flip through and also fun to read cover to cover

Susie Dent S Weird Words

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Author : Susie Dent
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic UK
Release Date : 2013-11-07

Susie Dent S Weird Words written by Susie Dent and has been published by Scholastic UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-07 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

A funny and entertaining way to discover more about the history and meaning of language. SUSIE DENT'S WEIRD WORDS takes children on a rip-roaring tour through some of the most astonishing and sometimes quite revolting origins of English words. As Susie Dent knows, even the most ordinary-sounding word can have the most extraordinary story behind it.