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The Essential Lingo Dictionary: of Australian words and phrases

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Essential Lingo Dictionary: of Australian words and phrases
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John Miller
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 135
Category/GenreDictionaries
Slang and dialect humour
Language phrasebooks
ISBN/Barcode 9781921966910
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Exisle Publishing
Imprint Exisle Publishing
Publication Date 1 June 2015
Publication Country Australia

Description

The Essential Lingo Dictionary is a warts-and-all look at the notoriously hilarious (and occasionally a little bit naughty) canon of Australian slang words and phrases, casting light on the quirky, intriguing and often bizarre Australian Aussie language. A must-have for every bookshelf! If you have wondered why his girlfriend is a 'Sheila' even though her name is Sophia, or why your colleagues in Melbourne's suburbs are said to live 'beyond the black stump', then this book is for you. The author, John Miller, has been a journalist for over thirty-five years and is passionate about Australia's history and heritage. As well as making extensive use of written references to compile this book, John interviewed Australians from all walks of life - from outback characters to school kids - to ensure he captured every nuance of Australia's unique language as it is spoken today.

Author Biography

John Miller, has been a journalist for over thirty-five years and is passionate about Australia's history and heritage. John lives in Melbourne and has written a number of history books and a biography, and assisted other historians and authors with their publications. He is the author of several of Exisle Little Red Books.