Contents: 1. What is slang?……………………………………(3-5) 2. Development of slang............................................(5-6) 3. Creators of slang ………………………………...(6-7) 4. Linguistic processes forming slang ………….......(7) 5. Formation………………………………………...(8) 6. Examples of youth slang during 1960-70’s ……....(8-9) 6.1 Examples of modern British slang ………………(9-10) 6.2 Examples of modern USA slangs ………………..(11) 7. Definition of vulgarism …………………………..(11-12) 8. Vulgarisms
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Russian-American Unification in the Mid-Twentieth Century and Alfred Reed’s Russian Christmas Music What makes a piece of music great? Is it the time and place it was premiered? Is its greatness defined solely by the reputation of the composer who wrote it? Why do some pieces become part of a canon of works‚ while others simply disappear in to the volumes of history? I believe it is a combination of all the above; however‚ the greatest element is a piece’s ability to speak to many people
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BRITISH SLANG AND ITS CLASSIFICATION The understanding of the native speakers’ language is the international problem for our people. Our secondary schools teach the students only the bases of the English language. Our universities do not prepare them to the British streets‚ accommodations‚ pubs where people use their own language‚ the language that differs from that of their parents. They use other words- they use slang. None of the most advanced and flexible ways of teaching English of any country
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Slang of the 1920s A 1. ab-so-lute-ly: affirmative‚ yes 2. absent treatment: dancing with a timid partner 3. air tight: very attractive 4. Airedale: an unattractive man 5. alarm clock: a chaperone 6. all wet: incorrect 7. And how!: I strongly agree! 8. ankle: to walk‚ i.e.. "Let’s ankle!" 9. applesauce: flattery‚ nonsense‚ i.e.. "Aw‚ applesauce!" 10. Attaboy!: well done!; also‚ Attagirl! B 11. baby: sweetheart. Also denotes something of high value or respect. 12. baby grand: heavily
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Date: March 7‚ 2010 Subject: Slang‚ Juargons‚ Idioms in Business In the business environment of today the use of slang‚ jargons‚ and idioms are a consequential mistake that can cost a business its creditability and reputation. Using such improper language can be a big mistake depending on what was said in the document. Professional businesses enforce a no tolerance policy when it comes to this because this problem can be prevented. Slang makes a business sound unprofessional
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The flapper represented the “modern woman” in American youth culture in the 1920s‚ and was epitomized as an icon of rebellion and modernity. Precocious‚ young‚ stubborn‚ beautiful‚ sexual‚ and independent‚ the flappers’ image and ideology revolutionized girlhood. The term “flapper” originated in England to describe a girl who “flapped” and had not yet reached maturity. The term “flapper” is a slang word. It references a young bird flapping its wings and learning how to fly. Middle-class‚
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Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash This includes money and other negotiable instrument that is payable in money and acceptable by the bank for deposit and immediate credit. Examples are bills and coins‚ checks‚ bank drafts and money orders. To be included or considered as cash‚ it must be unrestricted as to use‚ meaning‚ it must be readily available for use or payment of current obligations‚ thus‚ not subject to contractual or legal restrictions. The following items are included in “cash”:
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Jordan Brown Mr. Ramshaw English 061 Feburary 11‚ 2013 A Day In Kid Hell Have you ever been to Chuck E. Cheese and not have fun? Because the last time I went for my younger sister’s birthday party it was an absolute nightmare. I had never been to Chuck E. Cheese before and had no clue what I was getting myself into. It always looked like a fun place for kids to be nice and share games and be on good behavior but I was wrong. I didn’t expect to see a kids everywhere being bad; climbing on
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With Slang? The English language is one of the most diverse if not the most diverse language in the world. It is spoken in many countries and spoken with different dialects within those countries. Ranging from different pronunciations to completely different meanings for words. Flip-flops in America are known as thongs in Australia and tap in Britain is a faucet in America. Each country also has its own form of slang that other English speaking countries may not understand. Slang in American English
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BRITISH SLANG AND ITS CLASSIFICATION PLAN I. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Tasks of the course work 1.2 Definition of slang II. MAIN PART 2.1 The origin of slang. 2.2 Types of slang. a) Cockney rhyming slang b) Polari c) Internet slang d) Slang of army‚ police e) Money slang 2.3. Phonetic peculiarities of slang 2.4. Morphological characteristics of slang III. PRACTICAL PART IV. CONCLUSION V. BIBLIOGRAPHY Slang is a language which takes off its
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