Excerpt from Burgess Unabridged: A New Dictionary of Words You Have Always Needed
Blurb and Goop encourage me to proceed in the good work. We need so many-new words, and we need 'em quick. The question is: How to get 'em?
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Step into a whimsical world of language where wit and invention collide in this delightful exploration of neologisms ââ â newly coined words. The author, a self-proclaimed wordsmith of the future, embarks on a linguistic adventure, crafting a lexicon brimming with imaginative terms that capture the nuances of human experience. This book playfully challenges the rigidity of traditional dictionaries, celebrating the ever-evolving nature of English. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources, from slang and technology to international languages and personal observations, the author demonstrates the boundless creativity of language. Each neologism is accompanied by a humorous definition and an illustrative anecdote, inviting readers to explore the absurdity and richness of everyday life. Through satire and wordplay, this book delves into themes of social etiquette, human folly, and the limitations of conventional vocabulary. It sheds light on the unspoken emotions, awkward situations, and peculiar characters that populate our world, offering a fresh perspective on the way we communicate. Ultimately, this book celebrates the power of language to both reflect and shape our understanding of the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330561355_0
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