The Dictionary of Playground Slang (Paperback)

~ Chris Lewis (Author)

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Product Description

A nostalgic A-Z of rude words, childish insults and curses; also includes full rules of how to play British Bulldog and 34 other playground games. The book of the cult website.

Do you know what a ‘homechicken’ is? Or are you a ‘Johnny No Stars’? Did the class bully give you a ‘nuggy’ or a ‘beano’ in the school yard? If you want to recall the irreverent expressions of your school days, or simply feel frustrated on the sidelines of an exclusive speech community, you may need to improve your slang!

From the widely acceptable to the taboo, here’s a great opportunity to widen your vocabulary. Maybe you’d secretly like to know what a ‘mudmuncher’ is, or a ‘fire pie’? The answers are here, and many, many more.

Adapted from a hugely popular cult website, The Dictionary of Playground Slang is the essential tool to help you recapture the cruel, bizarre – and often highly obscene – world of the playground.

Featuring:

 Definitions of over 1,000 disgusting playground expressions from around the world
 Lyrics to some eyebrow-raising playground chants and songs
 Full instructions on how to play 35 violent playground games including, of course, the all-time classic, ‘red rover’

About the Author

Chris Lewis is the editor of the online dictionary of playground slang. He was bought up in the UK but now lives in Australia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Allison & Busby (November 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749006072
• ISBN-13: 978-0749006075
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,627,740 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The guide you wished you had in school., November 28, 2003

By A Customer

This little book is about 200 pages long and fun from start to finish. There are definitions of thousands of slang words with a neat little collection of violent schoolyard games and their rules at the end. There are lyrics to obscene songs and chants along with poems like the words to Miss Mary Mack.

It's book that would suit kids, teenagers and nostalgia buffs alike. All pretty harmless really and would make a great present for any age group.

It's a *must buy* for the Christmas stocking.