American Slang

Here is a great reference book that contains over 5000 American slang terms with easy-to-understand definitions and sentence examples. Your curiosity will have you flipping through the pages.


This book is unique because it classifies slang terms under key words for easier reference. So similar slang terms can be classified together, since they would share the same key word. Cross-references of terms are also included.


Today, especially, we see a surprisingly large number of slang expressions in books, magazines and other newsprint, as well as spoken in everyday speech. Slang terms are used so much these days, whether in print or in conversation, that it becomes essential to know and understand their meanings. There is no doubt that formal English is essential if you want to read and speak well. But if you want to read and speak well enough to get along, then you need to understand the non-traditional language of slang that often is not learned in an English class.


The book is educational, as well as fun to read. And it geared for everyone, whether young or old, foreign or domestic. The reader will gain a competent knowledge of American slang.