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Euphemania

Author : Ralph Keyes
Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
ISBN 13 : 0316121959
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Euphemania written by Ralph Keyes and published by Little, Brown Spark. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did die become kick the bucket, underwear become unmentionables, and having an affair become hiking the Appalachian trail? Originally used to avoid blasphemy, honor taboos, and make nice, euphemisms have become embedded in the fabric of our language. Euphemania traces the origins of euphemisms from a tool of the church to a form of gentility to today's instrument of commercial, political, and postmodern doublespeak. As much social commentary as a book for word lovers, Euphemania is a lively and thought-provoking look at the power of words and our power over them.

A Dictionary of Euphemisms

Author : R. W. Holder
Publisher : 교보문고
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Euphemisms written by R. W. Holder and published by 교보문고. This book was released on 1995 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all use euphemisms every day. We speak of "full-figured" women. We "fudge" on our income tax. We step lively to avoid "horse apples"--and step even livelier in the grip of the "Aztec Two-step." We say that the dead have "bit the dust" or have been "promoted to glory." Now, in A Dictionary of Euphemisms, Revised Edition, R. W. Holder gives us an engaging volume that celebrates this human tendency to use mild, vague or roundabout expressions rather than those which are blunt, precise, and disagreeably true. Here are thousands of entertaining and informative entries that range from long-established circumlocutions such as "everlasting life," "the Grim Reaper," "powder room," and "house of ill repute," to recent coinages such as "odorously challenged" (smelly), "corporate entertainment" (bribery), "AMW - actress, model, whatever" (prostitute), "downsizing" (laying off workers), and "white-knuckler" (a commercial flight on a small aircraft). Arranged in alphabetical order, the Dictionary gives definitions, examples from real authors, and historical explanations where appropriate. Holder also includes an extensive bibliography and, equally important, a Thematic Index, so that readers can look up euphemistic words and expressions for Death, Mental Illness, Narcotics, Obesity, Poverty, and other topics. A Dictionary of Euphemisms is a browser's delight and an essential reference book for all lovers of language. Readers will find in it a captivating guide to the art of not saying what we mean.

Euphemisms

Author : John Ayto
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN 13 : 9780747518044
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Euphemisms written by John Ayto and published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 3,000 ways to avoid being rude or giving offence.

Very Nice Ways to Say Very Bad Things

Author : Linda Berdoll
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402229836
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Very Nice Ways to Say Very Bad Things written by Linda Berdoll and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At a loss for words, hockey puck? You can always quote Shakespeare... Or delve into this entertaining compendium of insults and verbal abuse, all couched in language of the most uplifting nature. Filled with common and not-so-common zingers that will both shock you and make you laugh your @$$! off. Includes: Exactly how to address individual mounds of foul, undigested lumps of donkey entrails That "F"-ing word and other intensives Many, many ways to refer to the part that goes over the fence last More euphemisms, synonyms, phrases and descriptions than you knew existed for sexual activities, proclivities, untoward incidents, accidents of nature and the beast with two backs Addressing the mentally incompetent, the cerebrally challenged, the absurdly bureaucratic, the impossibly rational and other instances of ineptitude, obfuscation or obstruction and much more!

Dictionary of Euphemisms

Author : John Ayto
Publisher : Bloomsbury Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780747550457
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (54 download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Euphemisms written by John Ayto and published by Bloomsbury Pub Limited. This book was released on 2000 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We may enjoy freedom of speech, but when dealing with certain subjects - for instance death, poverty, physical appearance - we are rarely free to express ourselves directly. Personal shame, the frailty of those we speak to and society's politically correct standards have all contributed to the ever-growing collection of descriptive, and often hilarious, expressions created to circumnavigate the unmentionable. This is a guide to the use of euphemisms and art of polite conversatiion. Over 3000 euphemisms are presented in contextual essays under such headings as funerals, male genitals, gambling and employment. These essays are supported by an alphabetical index for accessibility and the book is suited for either close reading or reference use. The guide also examines the origins of euphemisms and includes popular and humourous examples including "houses of accomodation" containing "ladies of the night" and "the filth" arresting "liberators" of "readies"."

The Wordsworth Book of Euphemism

Author : Judith S. Neaman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781853263392
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (633 download)

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Download or read book The Wordsworth Book of Euphemism written by Judith S. Neaman and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Fair of Speech

Author : Dennis Joseph Enright
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Fair of Speech written by Dennis Joseph Enright and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1985 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 16 essays that reveal the behaviour, beliefs and fears that prompt us to circumlocate some of the more basic facts of life.

Euphemisms That Get on My You-Know-Whats

Author : Adam Sharp
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781524870102
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Euphemisms That Get on My You-Know-Whats written by Adam Sharp and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's one thing that can provide comfort in a world of chaos and confusion: overly specific lists. Ever wondered what the Mandarin word for platypus translates to? Probably not, but it's "duck mouth beast." And there's more where that came from, thanks to Adam Sharp's Euphemisms That Get on My You-Know-Whats, a collection of fascinating, hilarious, and brilliantly odd lists. This book covers just about everything you never knew you didn't know, from the noises that animals make around the world to titles of movies that sound dirty but aren't--and much more. Whether you revel in trivia, desire more creative ways to curse your foes, or simply enjoy the structure of a good list, you'll love the weird genius of Euphemisms That Get on My You-Know-Whats.

Little Red Book Euphemisms

Author : Terry O' Brien
Publisher : Rupa Publications
ISBN 13 : 9788129118066
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Little Red Book Euphemisms written by Terry O' Brien and published by Rupa Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to be less offensive know your euphemisms, hide unpleasantness of disturbing ideas. Confuse and conceal the truth. Little Red Book of Euphemisms does not promote dysphemism; expressions which are to sound intentionally harsh: motion discomfort bag vomit bag, correctional facility prison, sanitation engineer garbage man, sanitary landfill garbage dump, pre owned vehicles used cars, cyber world third party unauthorized use cracking computer crime, acting like rabbits.

Slang and Euphemism

Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : Berkley
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Slang and Euphemism written by Richard A. Spears and published by Berkley. This book was released on 2001 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lexicon of "improper" English From slang terminology describing various bodily functions and sexual acts, to the centuries-old cant of thieves and prostitutes, to the language of the modern drug culture, here are 14, 500 entries and 32, 000 definitions of all the words and expressions so carefully omitted from standard dictionaries and polite conversation. Extensively cross-referenced for easy access, this third abridged edition contains almost 300 new entries and definitions. So whether you're a writer seeking to create a more authentic dialogue, a crossword-puzzle addict in search of an obscure eighteenth-century expression, or a reader interested in the more colorful aspects of the English language, you'll find that a wealth of words awaits you in... Slang and Euphemism

A Dictionary of Euphemisms and Other Doubletalk

Author : Hugh Rawson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (124 download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Euphemisms and Other Doubletalk written by Hugh Rawson and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Contemporary Dictionary of Sexual Euphemisms

Author : Jordan Tate
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1429969652
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book The Contemporary Dictionary of Sexual Euphemisms written by Jordan Tate and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2007-01-09 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until now, no dictionary has ever attempted to record the fascinating and often raunchy inventory of English sexual euphemisms. Jordan Tate has confronted this task with gusto and the results are nothing short of gratifying. The Contemporary Dictionary of Sexual Euphemisms is a hilarious, unabashed, at times shocking compilation of every sexual euphemism you've ever heard—and many more you haven't. Would you be offended if someone called you a "back door burglar"? Ever heard of a "five against one"? Would you rather do the "Little Dutch Boy" or the "Little Red Riding Hood"? Along with both a literal and a sexual definition of each euphemism, this dictionary also has photographs, and, of course, an example of each term used in a sentence—all in an effort to irreverently entertain and inform. A perfect guilty pleasure for anyone who ever got a thrill looking up dirty words in the dictionary as a kid, the Contemporary Dictionary is also a must-have reference tool for those just plain too shy to ask what a "pearl necklace" really is.

Kind Words

Author : Judith S. Neaman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780816018963
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book Kind Words written by Judith S. Neaman and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing over 4000 euphemisms, this reference guide explains how and why we coin euphemisms to hide fears, abide by taboos, mask secret desires, excuse misbehaviour and mention the unmentionable. The meaning, origin and usage of each word is fully detailed.

EUPHEMISMS

Author : Narayan Changder
Publisher : CHANGDER OUTLINE
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book EUPHEMISMS written by Narayan Changder and published by CHANGDER OUTLINE. This book was released on 2024-01-10 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a linguistic journey with "Polite Precision: Mastering Euphemisms with MCQs." Tailored for learners, educators, and language enthusiasts, this comprehensive guide delivers an interactive learning experience. Explore the nuanced world of euphemisms through a diverse collection of multiple-choice questions, refining your language proficiency. Elevate your vocabulary, grasp the subtleties of conveying sensitive topics, and confidently use euphemisms in various contexts. Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your linguistic finesse. Secure your copy now and delve into the art of mastering euphemisms in English!

Euphemism & Dysphemism

Author : Keith Allan
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Euphemism & Dysphemism written by Keith Allan and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1991 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Euphemism and Dysphemism In this fascinating study, Keith Allan and Kate Burrige examine the linguistic, social, and psychological aspects of this intriguing universal practice.

American-Spanish Euphemisms

Author :
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book American-Spanish Euphemisms written by and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Dictionary of Euphemisms

Author : R. W. Holder
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199235171
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (992 download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Euphemisms written by R. W. Holder and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008-09-25 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a study of the language of evasion, hypocrisy, prudery and deceit. It dissects the human tendency to prefer vague, roundabout expressions rather than use words which are precise and disagreeably true.