Forbidden american essential dictionary of taboo american english. The authoritative guide to the most offensive words in american english

Compiled and annotated by Richard A. Spears, "Forbidden American" contains approximately 1400 words and phrases that should not be used by education speakers of English.A unique disctionary of highly offensive and often inflammatory vocabulary, "Forbidden American" is intended to inform rather than offend or entertain. This dictionary will help users to learn the meanings of words and expressions prohibited from most contexts, although it recommends that their use be avoided.- Rude, vulgar, hostile expressions as well as racial and national slurs frankly and accurately.- All entries annotated to show specific cautions; more common and widespread topics covered by detailed notes in a special section- Each entry illustrated by at least two examples represented in style, manner and context appropriate to the expression- Examples show both the hostility and humor evident in the use of forbidden expressions- Entries cross-referenced for both meaning and form- Entries drawn from current U.S. film, television and print media as well as the vocabulary of the streets, the most common forbidden expressions in American English.

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Titolo: Forbidden american essential dictionary of taboo american english. The authoritative guide to the most offensive words in american english
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Editore: Zanichelli
Data di Pubblicazione: 1991
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ISBN: 9788808078308