The Last Word Tales from the Tip of the Mother Tongue

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Publisher's Synopsis

Do you know your geek-speak from your geek-chic? Ever wanted to put Humpty Dumpty together again? Can you distinguish Spanglish from Chinglish? We adapt words from other languages, from slang, from developments in science, literature and art. Learn the advantages of having your own signature word; why the lifts in the House of Commons have posh accents; and discover the discreet art of the loophemism. Witty and utterly delightful, The Last Word will tease, tickle and tantalise those who enjoy all things lexical.

Book information

ISBN: 9781408804353
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Pub date:
DEWEY: 422
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 312
Weight: 344g
Height: 196mm
Width: 128mm
Spine width: 20mm