The Faber Dictionary of Euphemisms [Hardcover]

R. W. Holder (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 408 pages
• Publisher: Faber and Faber (1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0571142532
• ISBN-13: 978-0571142538
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,127,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff, November 16, 2001

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This review is from: The Faber Dictionary of Euphemisms (Paperback)

Generally a good guide to these verbal blow-cushioners, though I do wish further explanation was offered on the question of nuance and connotation. Something may attract several euphemisms, each with a different shade of meaning or emphasis - further explanation might have been given to help select the most appropriate. I still feel mortified after inviting my bemused urologist to inspect my spam missile.

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful guide, October 20, 2002

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This review is from: The Faber Dictionary of Euphemisms (Hardcover)

Thanks to this book, I've been able to find less descriptive, but far more romantic, substitutes for some of my more colorful colloquialisms refering to you know what, such as "Driving the pig-skin boat to tuna-town." Highly recommended for those guys whose parents, like mine, saved a bundle of money by not sending me to charm school.