It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Shorter Slang Dictionary by Paul Beale
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
From abdabs to zit From pillock (14th century) to couch potato (20th century) From She'll be apples (Australia) to the pits (USA) This new collection brings together some 5,000 contemporary slang expressions originating in all parts of the English-speaking world. It gives clear and concise definitions of each word, supplemented by examples of their use and information about where and when they came into being. This entertaining reference work will be of use to students of English at all levels and a source of fascination to word-lovers throughout the world.
Shorter Slang Dictionary by Paul Beale is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.
This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Shorter Slang Dictionary aloud.
Shorter Slang Dictionary is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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