Kel Richards' Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Kel Richards' Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Author: Kel Richards
Publisher: NewSouth
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1742241123


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Covering many unique--and sometimes peculiar--Australian slang phrases and words, this lighthearted guide shares the etymological history of almost 1,000 items from Australian-English lingo. The book includes how "bloody" became an all-purpose swear word, why "bludger" means a lazy person, the origin of "stone the crows," and what exactly defines "dangle the dunlops," "possum knockers," and "molly-dooker," among other colorful words and phrases. Entertaining and informative, this offbeat book will expand knowledge and ensure laughs.


Kel Richards' Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Language: en
Pages: 329
Authors: Kel Richards
Categories: Humor
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-02-01 - Publisher: NewSouth

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Covering many unique--and sometimes peculiar--Australian slang phrases and words, this lighthearted guide shares the etymological history of almost 1,000 items
Kel Richards' Dictionary of Australian Phrase and Fable
Language: en
Pages: 310
Authors: Kel Richards
Categories: Humor
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013 - Publisher: NewSouth

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Pages: 0
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Language: en
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