John Ayto is an experienced lexicographer, and author of many books on the English language, including the acclaimed Twentieth Century Words (Oxford, 1999), which was reviewed as 'An absolutely terrific book . . . thoroughly addictive and full of surprises'. His previous books for OUP include the Oxford Dictionary of Slang and The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang.

Review from previous edition An exemplary piece of editing . . . Ayto's book is the best and most entertaining so far

• INTRODUCTION; THEMATIC SECTIONS; INDEX

John Ayto is an experienced lexicographer, and author of many books on the English language, including the acclaimed Twentieth Century Words (Oxford, 1999), which was reviewed as 'An absolutely terrific book . . . thoroughly addictive and full of surprises'. His previous books for OUP include the Oxford Dictionary of Slang and The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang.

Review from previous edition An exemplary piece of editing . . . Ayto's book is the best and most entertaining so far

• INTRODUCTION; THEMATIC SECTIONS; INDEX

John Ayto is an experienced lexicographer, and author of many books on the English language, including the acclaimed Twentieth Century Words (Oxford, 1999), which was reviewed as 'An absolutely terrific book . . . thoroughly addictive and full of surprises'. His previous books for OUP include the Oxford Dictionary of Slang and The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang.

Review from previous edition An exemplary piece of editing . . . Ayto's book is the best and most entertaining so far

• INTRODUCTION; THEMATIC SECTIONS; INDEX