many entries now revised to include new dating and new glosses, ensuring maximum accuracy of content.new terms from the language of social networking from a range of digital communities including texting, blogs, Facebook, Twitter and online forums.over 1,000 new entries from the US, UK and Australia, reflecting important developments in language and culture.a new preface noting slang trends of the last eight years.in the tradition of Partridge, commentary on the term's origins and meaning.
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emphasis on post-World War II slang and unconventional English.unprecedented coverage of World English, with equal prominence given to American and British English slang, and entries included from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, South Africa, Ireland, and the Caribbean.
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Unique, exciting and, at times, hilariously shocking, key features include:
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