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Title: The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang (Oxford Paperback Reference) by John Ayto, John Simpson ISBN: 0-19-280007-8 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: August, 1994 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95

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Average Customer Rating: 3 (1 review)

Rating: 3
Summary: Oxford Dictionary of not-so-modern Slang
Comment: I purchased this book with the hopes of improving the dialog of contemporary characters in my writing. Unfortunately, most of the slang words included in this book is not very 'modern' and seem to come from the 20's-60's and earlier. This would be fine if you are writing a story about gangsters, gun molls or flower children.

Unfortunately, I really don't see my characters using words like 'far-out,' 'drongo,' or 'face-fungus.'

Overall, a disappointing purchase. Perhaps useful if you are writing historic fiction.

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