Book definition, a handwritten or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers. From predictive software used in cell phone text messaging. On the scale used to indicate a words status in the language, slang ranks third behind standard and. Wordbook definition of wordbook by the free dictionary. Other words from book synonyms more example sentences learn more about book. To unleash the fury is to let go of a mounting ammount of tension in a manual sexual manner. Sometimes lots of times, there would be anonymous postings. Take bare, for example, one of a number of slang terms recently banned by a london school. We have 2 other definitions for book in our acronym attic. Slang english grammar today a reference to written and spoken english grammar and usage cambridge dictionary. It wasnt easy but weve tried to include uniquely australian slang here and to exclude british and american slang even though these are commonly used in australia. Meaning sum of criminal charges is from 1926, hence slang phrase throw the book at 1932.
List of books and articles about slang online research. It was much like the cyber bullying of today sans the internet. The use of nigger in older literature has become controversial because of the words modern meaning as a racist insult. This could be the only web page dedicated to explaining the meaning of book book acronymabbreviation slang word ever wondered what book means. Huckleberry finn was the fifth most challenged book during the 1990s, according to the american library association. Therefore unleashing the fury would be used after long periods of. Expanded and completely updated, this third edition contains more than 19,000 terms of representing the variety and vigor of american slang, from the most widely acceptable to the taboo, and covering all periods of american history from the gypsies, soldiers, railroad workers and.
If youve got any comments or suggestions, though, wed very much like to hear them. Mook definition is a foolish, insignificant, or contemptible person. Bobs been talking to that blonde so long that hes now packin wood. Oxford english dictionary an unabridged dictionary constructed on historical principles types. Oh not too much, just trying to defuse this bomb before it blows up and kills thousands of people. Common slang words and phrases like yas and spill the tea are. Wordbook definition, a book of words, usually with definitions, explanations, etc a dictionary. A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened along. Your resource for web acronyms, web abbreviations and netspeak. A book is like a nonvolatile, stable database that does not lose data no matter how many times you drop it, spill your beer on it, or close it incorrectly. A list of slang words and phrases, idioms, jargon, acronyms, and. Definition and synonyms of book from the online english dictionary from macmillan education this is the british english definition of book. Slang word article about slang word by the free dictionary.
Adverbs as discourse markers anyway, finally anyway. Andrew unterberger, billboard, the 50 greatest pink floyd songs. The slang book was notorious for creating fights, contention, and all out discord in many junior high schools and middle schools in the area where i grew up. This internet slang page is designed to explain what the meaning of book is. Paperback rap fans and word lovers can enjoy this alphabetized collection of todays most current terms used in the poetry of the streets. Book synonyms, book antonyms merriamwebster thesaurus. Slang to place every possible pertinent charge against an accused person to deal out the maximum in. This boo appears in a 1738 book by gilbert crokatt, scotch presbyterian eloquence displayd, which defined it as a word thats used in the north of scotland to frighten crying children. Or any of the other 9127 slang words, abbreviations and acronyms listed here at internet slang. Slang often will form from words with previously differing meanings, one example is the often used and popular slang word lit, which was created by a generation labeled generation z. Another poster from the midwest also remembers it from the late 1960s. Slang words definitions slang word with definition are easy to understand and for common uses for internet and ranges from individual to public uses. A book is a number of pieces of paper, usually with words printed on them, which are. Its as colorful, clever, and disguised from outsiders as slang ever was and is supposed to be.
From ace to base, buddah to zooted, this book not only provides definitions, but offers examples and sources. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Ones best self, often in relation to a competition. Common slang terms as in every part of the world, americans have developed. The book would get passed around from person to person. This use of book is definitely earlier than the 1990s. Recent examples on the web or how despite being among the most legendary singalongs in rock history epochal enough that even a mook like fred durst knows all the words the songs chorus only appears once in the entire song. We see no point in informing the world that fridge is australian slang for a refrigerator. Book noun definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. One of the most enduring controversies has been the words use in mark twains novel adventures of huckleberry finn 1885.
Information and translations of book in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. What is the origin of the slang term book meaning leave or hurry. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Many words in english have obscure origins, particularly those which may be said to have risen in the world from lowly origins in argot, cant or slang. The russian word sleng, which is taken from the english word slang, is most often applied to the english language as spoken in england and the usa slang is used chiefly by students, military personnel, and young workers. These examples are from the cambridge english corpus and from sources on the web. A dictionary or other reference book that lists words.
Book of life the roll of those chosen for eternal life is from mid14c. For a lot of kids, harry potter and the sorcerers stone was their first experience of really falling in love with a book, or a collection of printed words or illustrations bound together. View american english definition of book change your default dictionary to american english. Blurb definition, a brief advertisement or announcement, especially a laudatory one. The definition of book is a story or collection of stories that can be read. A long document stored as data that is or will become a book.
With a little help from the internet, not to mention urban dictionary. I dont recall any connotation of running away, but there was a certain amount of alacrity associated with it. The 1808 etymological dictionary of the scottish language suggests boo is connected to the mythical buman, possible parent of bogeyman. Dictionary grammar blog school scrabble thesaurus translator quiz more resources more from collins. Two posters on ask metafilter date it to the 1960s. Learn more about slang in popular culture and find links to online american slang dictionaries. Most slang is faddish and ephemeral, but some words are retained for long periods and eventually become part of the standard language e. Slang, then, includes not just words but words used in a special way in a certain social context. Though i am not sure if i like the word book itself i think we need a new cool name to call books. Originally published in 1960, the dictionary of american slang is widely regarded as the standard in its field. Generally, slang terms undergo the same processes of semantic change that words in the regular lexicon do. Wordbook definition and meaning collins english dictionary. It means a lot of, as in theres bare people here, and is the classic concealing reversal of the accepted meaning that you also find in wicked, bad and cool. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the cambridge dictionary editors or of cambridge university press or its licensors.
Book definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The kid who knew and used the latest slang word was definitely a higher grade than the kid who hadnt used it. Definition of the english word book, american and british pronunciation, transcription, word forms, examples. A book is like a nonvolatile, stable database that does not lose data no matter how many times you drop it. The individual can also relay sensory information, whereby other people can feel what that person feels, and transmit memories. What is the origin of the slang term book meaning leave. Slang words definitions learn slang words dictionary for.
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