The buzzword dictionary
(Book)
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Oak Park, Ill. : Marion Street Press, [2006].
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224 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
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Canon City Public Library - NONFICTION
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427 WAL
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Published
Oak Park, Ill. : Marion Street Press, [2006].
Format
Book
Language
English
UPC
9781933338071
Notes
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"1,000 phrases translated from pompous to English"--Cover.
Description
Pompous jargon pervades English these days, from corporate speak to silly legalisms. This lighthearted look at how English is being mangled reveals the underlying meaning, as well as the attitudes behind the meaning, of more than 1,000 buzzwords. Readers will discover that "learning opportunity" is a nice way of saying "mistake;" a "lawn mullet" is a yard that's neatly trimmed out front but growing long in the back; and a "meanderthal" is someone who has a hard time getting to the point when telling a story. Accompanied by 15 cartoon illustrations, this comical look at language shows how combining words can give rise to new meanings.--From publisher description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Walston, J. (2006). The buzzword dictionary . Marion Street Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walston, John. 2006. The Buzzword Dictionary. Marion Street Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walston, John. The Buzzword Dictionary Marion Street Press, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Walston, John. The Buzzword Dictionary Marion Street Press, 2006.
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