Kel Richards' Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Download or read book Kel Richards' Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Kel Richards and published by NewSouth. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering many unique--and sometimes peculiar--Australian slang phrases and words, this lighthearted guide shares the etymological history of almost 1,000 items from Australian-English lingo. The book includes how "bloody" became an all-purpose swear word, why "bludger" means a lazy person, the origin of "stone the crows," and what exactly defines "dangle the dunlops," "possum knockers," and "molly-dooker," among other colorful words and phrases. Entertaining and informative, this offbeat book will expand knowledge and ensure laughs.