How Long to Read Balderdash & Piffle: One Sandwich Short of a Dog's Dinner

How Long Does it Take to Read Balderdash & Piffle: One Sandwich Short of a Dog's Dinner?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Balderdash & Piffle: One Sandwich Short of a Dog's Dinner by Alex Games

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Balderdash & Piffle: One Sandwich Short of a Dog's Dinner is a thrilling ride through the provocative, bewildering and often downright bizarre world of language and etymology. From the brash jargon of celebrity magazines to the delicacies and feints of the euphemism, author and word-sleuth Alex Games has uncovered the remarkable stories that lie behind some of our best-loved words and expressions. By grouping words into distinct themes - such as put downs and insults, the vocab of fashionistas and the lingo of dodgy dealings - Balderdash & Piffle looks at the English language in a fresh and...

How long is Balderdash & Piffle: One Sandwich Short of a Dog's Dinner?

Balderdash & Piffle: One Sandwich Short of a Dog's Dinner by Alex Games is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Balderdash & Piffle: One Sandwich Short of a Dog's Dinner Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Balderdash & Piffle: One Sandwich Short of a Dog's Dinner aloud.

What Reading Level is Balderdash & Piffle: One Sandwich Short of a Dog's Dinner?

Balderdash & Piffle: One Sandwich Short of a Dog's Dinner is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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