British slang words and meanings
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The English language is well-known for its tendency to borrow words and phrases from other languages and adopt them for its own. Quite a few of these come from the sea-faring portion of our history, and have distinctly nautical overtones which are still recognized. Many nautical phrases and terms have their origins from the days of sailing ships.
[DOC File]Slang WORKSHEET A - Inside Out
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Slang is a casual type of language that is playful and trendy or used . by a particular group of people or particular to a time period. The slang in the book reflects both the times of the setting and its characters; much of it is 50s slang, while the remainder dates from mid …
[DOC File]INTRODUCTION TO THE GLOBAL MOSAIC
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Accurate definitions of slang are elusive, in part because some words fall more decisively into this category than others, but the term is commonly understood to include the informal in-group vocabulary of young people or non-mainstream groups, and to include …
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These problems may arise because different people may interpret the meanings of words differently. Semantic problems may arise because of the use of technical language or jargon, the special language that develops within a specific work environment. Jargon is typically filled with abbreviated words, acronyms and slang.
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of words and phrases. which had . special meanings. But they took this to extremes . by inventing a whole new dialect - rhyming slang. This dialect has been in use . since the mid 19th century. Rhyming slang uses a phrase . that rhymes with the word, instead of the word itself. Thus stairs becomes apples and pears, or phone becomes dog and bone.
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General Australian slang & words that have a general meaning known outside of prison are generally not included, although some of these terms are included if they have a special meaning within Victorian prisons. Examples of usage are given for many of the terms & many terms are cross-referenced with other terms in the dictionary.
[DOCX File]Slang within the book: The Outsiders
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Although some slang words do hang around for a long time (pad, for instance, has been an alternative term for one’s “apartment or home” since the 1800s) slang is THE most rebellious and dynamic aspect of any language. As noted by Clarence Major:
55 Most Commonly Used British and American Slang Words and T…
Slang worksheet A. Exercise 1 The sentences below contain examples of American, Australian, or British slang. Can you figure out the slang words that match the definitions in the boxes? “I know zilch. about computers. I’ve never used one before.” (American) “He’s loaded. That’s why he can eat in expensive restaurants most nights ...
[DOC File]From slang to slanguage: a description based on teenage talk
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Translate the following British sentences into American English by changing the underlined words (note that you can scroll to the bottom of the page to select different lists of words): 4) The homely lad went up the lift and into his lounge to have some bubble and squeak, aubergine, and biscuits for afters.
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