num_pages: 304
description: Covering many uniqueand sometimes peculiarAustralian slang phrases and words this lighthearted guide shares the etymological history of almost 1000 items from Australian-English lingo. The book includes how bloody became an all-purpose swear word why bludger means a lazy person the origin of stone the crows and what exactly defines dangle the dunlops possum knockers and molly-dooker among other colorful words and phrases. Entertaining and informative this offbeat book will expand knowledge and ensure laughs.
language: English
title: Kel Richards' Dictionary of Australian Phrase and Fable
publisher: NewSouth