This new edition includes over 500 new headwords collected with citations from the last five years, a period of immense change in the English language, as well as revised existing entries with new dating and citations. Television, computers, drugs, music, unpopular wars, youth movements, changing racial sensitivities and attitudes towards sex and sexuality are all substantial factors that have shaped culture and language. In terms of content, the cultural transformations since 1945 are astounding. Etymology, cultural context, country of origin and the date the word was first used are also provided. The 25,000 entries are accompanied by citations that authenticate the words as well as offer examples of usage from popular literature, newspapers, magazines, movies, television shows, musical lyrics, and Internet user groups. The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang offers the ultimate record of modern, post WW2 American Slang. Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 869-892).
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