Slangalicious: Where We Got That Crazy Lingo |
| Imagine yourself in a 1950s diner when you hear the waitress yell,
“Could I have a bowl of red, a moo juice, and grab the gravel train while
you’re at it.” Would you have any idea what she was talking about?
Slangalicious will introduce you to all sorts of colourful expressions
and their origins—over 500 slang words and phrases in all. For example,
“O.K.” was first used by a newspaper in 1839 to indicate “all
correct.” |
With playful writing and funky illustrations, Slangalicious
brings language to life. Explore:
Intended for ages 10+. Written by Gillian O'Reilly. Published by Annick Press, 2004. |
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| Catalogue No. | 1-55037-764-7 |
| Price | $14.95 |
| Format | Softcover |
| Pages | 88 |
| Language | English only |
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