Dictionary of Italian slang and colloquial expressions

Dictionary of Italian slang and colloquial expressions

Author: Daniela Gobetti

Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764141133

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(back cover) Travelers who speak some Italian, as well as Italian language students, know how important it is to get past the slang barrier. This book helps them do exactly that. It teaches Italian idioms and demonstrates how Italians use them in normal conversation. More than 4,000 words and colloquial expressions--many not found in standard English-Italian dictionaries--are listed alphabetically with definitions. Each entry includes a phrase or short sentence demonstrating how the term is used in a conversational context. As a comprehensive summary of modern Italian slang usage, this book includes some entries generally considered vulgar. Some readers might find them offensive.


Dictionary of Italian Slang and Colloquial Expressions

Dictionary of Italian Slang and Colloquial Expressions

Author: Daniela Gobetti

Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780764104329

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This pocket-sized reference contains approximately 4,500 common Italian slang words and colloquial expressions not usually found in standard Italian-English dictionaries. Entries contain grammatical information, the definition in English, a sentence or phrase in Italian to illustrate usage, and an English translation of the example using, where applicable, a corresponding English slang expression. Gobetti is program associate at the Center for European Studies, the U. of Michigan. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.


The slang dictionary : Etymological, historical and anecdotal

The slang dictionary : Etymological, historical and anecdotal

Author: John Camden Hotten

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-09-18

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13:

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John Camden Hotten's 'The Slang Dictionary: Etymological, Historical, and Anecdotal' is a comprehensive exploration of the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of slang. Delving into the linguistic nuances of colloquial expressions, Hotten provides readers with a captivating look at how language evolves in response to social trends. The book offers a mix of academic analysis and entertaining anecdotes, making it both informative and engaging for readers interested in the study of language and communication. Hotten's meticulous research and keen observations make this dictionary a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of language usage in various contexts. From archaic terms to modern-day jargon, this book covers a wide range of slang expressions, shedding light on their meanings and historical contexts. John Camden Hotten's expertise in lexicography and linguistics shines through in this detailed and enlightening work, making it a must-read for language enthusiasts and scholars alike.


NTC's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

NTC's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

Author: Richard Spears

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2000-02-01

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 0071392041

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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.


McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang 4E (PB)

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang 4E (PB)

Author: Richard A. Spears

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2005-10-14

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 0071612076

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More bling for the buck! The #1 guide to American slang is now bigger, more up-to-date, and easier to use This new edition of McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions offers complete definitions of more than 12,000 slang and informal expressions from various sources, ranging from golden oldies such as . . . golden oldie, to recent coinages like shizzle (gangsta), jonx (Wall Street), and ping (the Internet). Each entry is followed by examples illustrating how an expression is used in everyday conversation and, where necessary, International Phonetic Alphabet pronunciations are given, as well as cautionary notes for crude, inflammatory, or taboo expressions. This edition also features a fascinating introduction on “What is Slang?,” a Thematic Index that cross-references expressions by standard terms--such as Angry, Drunk, Food, Good-bye, Mess-up, Money, and Stupidity--and a Hidden Word Index that lets you identify and locate even partially remembered expressions and phrases.


The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang

The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang

Author: John Ayto

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780198610526

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A dictionary of modern slang draws on the resources of the "Oxford English Dictionary" to cover over five thousand slang words and phrases from throughout the English-speaking world.


Talk Dirty Italian

Talk Dirty Italian

Author: Alexis Munier

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-10-17

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1440515824

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This sort of Italian isn't Church sanctioned. Whether ordering a slice in Little Italy or riding along the Grand Canal, Talk Dirty: Italian is your guide to truly spitting the sauce. Loaded with plenty of words and expressions that could make Tony Soprano blush, you'll sound like you just got off the boat with entries like the one below. And with the curses, slang, and idiomatic expressions split into different situation-based sections, you're guaranteed to always know what to say--no matter where you are. Italian word: scopabile Definition: f**kable, lit. sweepable Phrase: Niente male la tua suocera; anzi direi che è propio scopabile. Literal Translation: Your mother-in-law is not so bad looking; in fact she's quite f**kable.


Talk Dirty French

Talk Dirty French

Author: Alexis Munier

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-06

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1598696653

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"Reader advisory: uncensored French"--Cover.