Author: Daniel Smith
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1782433821
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 168
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The definitive guide to the vibrant and inventive language of the East End, featuring history, trivia and anecdotes.
Author: Geoff Tibballs
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473566878
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 109
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The classic pocket guide to the language of London. This wonderful little guide to cockney rhyming slang contains over 1,700 old and new rhymes translated from Cockney to English and English to Cockney, including: Custard and jelly - telly Hot cross bun - nun Lemon tart - smart Rock ’n’ roll - dole Sticky toffee - coffee ...and many more. Master the art of the Cockney rhyme and discover the Cockney origins of common British phrases.
Author: Sid Finch
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1783726415
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 90
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Book Description
Whether you want to impress your friends with your London lingo, or simply to understand what the characters on EastEnders are talking about, The Little Book of Cockney Rhyming Slang is packed with everything you need. It'll be perfect when you're on the dog and bone to your best china plates, or down the rub-a-dub with your trouble and strife.
Author: Ray Puxley
Publisher: Franz Steiner Verlag
ISBN: 9781861057297
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 246
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Rhyming slang is an integral part of the English language and has been so for the best part of 200 years. The most popular belief is that it began as a secret language of the underworld, formed to confuse the 'peelers' and the casual eavesdropper. The truth is that although its origins are confused, it is still very much alive and used today, with new phrases being coined and dropped into the language all the time. In "Cockney Rabbit", Ray Puxley, born with Bow Bells ringing in his ears, has collected together all the old, familiar expressions, along with many new terms - some recorded for the first time - to create a sparkling, authoritative and highly entertaining dick'n'arrry of this ever-popular form of speech. With this book beside you, you need never be confused by Arthur Daley again!
Author: Sid Finch
Publisher: Summersdale
ISBN: 1783726415
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 90
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Book Description
Whether you want to impress your friends with your London lingo, or simply to understand what the characters on EastEnders are talking about, The Little Book of Cockney Rhyming Slang is packed with everything you need. It'll be perfect when you're on the dog and bone to your best china plates, or down the rub-a-dub with your trouble and strife.
Author: Mike Coles
Publisher: Brf
ISBN: 9781841012179
Category : Bible stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Several Bible passages have been translated into cockney rhyming slang, providing a fresh approach for people who don't normally read the Bible, youth workers, ministers and secondary school teachers. The book concludes with the Lord's Prayer and a glossary of cockney slang terms.
Author: Daniel Smith
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1782438300
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 436
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Book Description
This concise, accessible and multi-faceted book provides an essential introduction to 150 of the most important principles of Western thought.
Author: Kate Sanderson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781902674643
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
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Author: Christopher J. Moore
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1592408982
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 129
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The quintessential A to Z guide to British English—perfect for every egghead and bluestocking looking to conquer the language barrier Oscar Wilde once said the Brits have "everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language." Any visitor to Old Blighty can sympathize with Mr. Wilde. After all, even fluent English speakers can be at sixes and sevens when told to pick up the "dog and bone" or "head to the loo," so they can "spend a penny." Wherever did these peculiar expressions come from? British author Christopher J. Moore made a name for himself on this side of the pond with the sleeper success of his previous book, In Other Words. Now, Moore draws on history, literature, pop culture, and his own heritage to explore the phrases that most embody the British character. He traces the linguistic influence of writers from Chaucer to Shakespeare and Dickens to Wodehouse, and unravels the complexity Brits manage to imbue in seemingly innocuous phrases like "All right." Along the way, Moore reveals the uniquely British origins of some of the English language’s more curious sayings. For example: Who is Bob and how did he become your uncle? Why do we refer to powerless politicians as “lame ducks”? How did “posh” become such a stylish word? Part language guide, part cultural study, How to Speak Brit is the perfect addition to every Anglophile’s library and an entertaining primer that will charm the linguistic-minded legions.
Author: Geoff Tibballs
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407028316
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 290
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Would you Adam and Eve it? Over a hundred years after it was first heard on the streets of Ye Olde London Towne, Cockney rhyming slang is still going strong, and this book contains the most comprehensive and entertaining guide yet. Presented in an easy-to-read A to Z format, it explains the meaning of hundreds of terms, from old favourites such as apples and pears (stairs) and plates of meat (feet) to the more obscure band of hope (soap) and cuts and scratches (matches) through to modern classics such as Anthea Turner (earner) and Ashley Cole (own goal), as well as providing fascinating background info and curious Cockney facts throughout. Also included are a series of language tests so that readers can brush up on their newfound knowledge on their way to becoming a true Cockney Geezer. All in all, The Ultimate Cockney Geezer's Guide to Rhyming Slang is well worth your bread and honey to have a butcher's.
