description: Rhyming slang is a subject of perennial interest to the general language-conscious public. Entries are arranged in subject areas, such as clothing, food and drink, and animals. John Ayto explores the range and development of rhyming slang during its 150-year history, from traditional Cockney Rhyming Slang to the popney rhyming slang of today.
language: English
title: The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang
titlecomplete: The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang (Oxford Paperback Reference S)
genres: Reference
ratings_count: 10
publisher: Oxford University Press, USA