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Wobbly Bits And Other Euphemisms [Paperback]

John Ayto

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Book Description

Oct 15 2007
The essential guide to polite conversation, Wobbly Bits and Other Euphemisms explains the origins of more than 3,000 euphemisms in a fun, informative way. From the politically incorrect to the seriously taboo, this humorous book by the respected author of Word Origins covers subjects such as crime, sins, sex, the body, illness, politics, warfare and race, and is a useful research tool for writers, journalists, researchers and linguists.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 1 pages
  • Publisher: AAndC Black UK; 2 edition (Oct 15 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0713678402
  • ISBN-13: 978-0713678406
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.9 x 19.8 cm
  • Shipping Weight: 358 g
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,125,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Review

"Utterly delightful and instructive"—The Observer

About the Author

JOHN AYTO is an experienced lexicographer and the author of Word Origins. He is Chief Etymologist on the Bloomsbury English Dictionary.

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