Slang Dictionaries (01.15.2003.)
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Alternative Dictionaries - collaborative international slang dictionary. póg mo thón.
Dictionary of American Regional English - specializes in regional words and phrases.
Pseudo Dictionary
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- compiling words that people may use all the time that aren't in a normal
dictionary. Includes slang, webspeak, and colloquialisms. Submissions welcome.
Nonsensicon, The - non existent words and their meaning.
Ye Olde English Sayings - examining the origins of phrases often taken for granted.
Dictionary of Mountain Bike Slang - expressions for the trail-savvy.
New Words in English - neologisms and novel uses of words in English. The words give a good picture of the creative aspects of word formation and use in present day English.
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Alternative Dictionaries - collaborative international slang dictionary. póg mo thón.
Alternative Turkish Dictionary - express yourself brusquely with the aid of this abbreviated Turkish-English slang dictionary.
American Cultural Knowledge for Confused New Zealanders - includes NZ words and their US "translations".
Australian Hypocoristics - offers a searchable database of Australian place-names and other word clippings.
Australian Slang - learn these words and phrases and you'll feel at home on your first day Down Under.
BuzzWhack - buzzword-compliant dictionary provides definitions for business buzzwords, slang, and jargon.
College Slang Page: Da Bomb - the 411 on the hip talk in the hallowed halls.
Dictionary of American Regional English - specializes in regional words and phrases.
Dictionary of Mountain Bike Slang - expressions for the trail-savvy.
Dictionary of Slang - collection of slang currently used in Britain, including slang links, bibliography, and related articles.
English-to-American Dictionary - ever wondered how to snog? What sort of blokes pull birds? For Americans learning Scottish English.
Gay Slang Dictionary - collection of slang terms used in the gay community. Submit your own.
Jom Ngomong2x - comparisons of Indonesian and Malaysian slang.
Kiwi Words & Phrases - light-hearted look at words and expressions commonly used in New Zealand.
Limerick/Dublin Slang Dictionary. - dictionary of slang words from Limerick and their Dublin equivalent
London Slang - deals with slang usage in and around London.
New Words in English - neologisms and novel uses of words in English. The words give a good picture of the creative aspects of word formation and use in present day English.
New Zealand Expressions - list of expression and words commonly used in New Zealand followed by the U.S. equivalent definition.
Nonsensicon, The - non existent words and their meaning.
Online Dictionary of Playground Slang - indexed dictionary of colloquialisms and slang words (past and present) used throughout the English-speaking world.
Online Dictionary of Street Drug Slang - searchable dictionary with thousands of slang terms.
Pseudo Dictionary
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- compiling words that people may use all the time that aren't in a normal
dictionary. Includes slang, webspeak, and colloquialisms. Submissions welcome.
Rap Dictionary - resource for hip-hop slang.
Scottish Slang Productions - collection of Scottish slang phrases recorded in and around London by true Scots. WAV and Real Audio files available.
Scullerypress - an online slang dictionary from the Inverclyde area.
Seattle Lexicon, A - rundown on some of the peculiarly local lingo.
SlangSite.com - dictionary of slang, webspeak, made up words, and colloquialisms.
Surfing for Slang: Recommended Slang Links - links to English and Scandinavian slang-related sites.
Twists, Slugs and Roscoes: A Glossary of Hardboiled Slang - the language spoken by Philip Marlowe, Sam Spade, Mike Hammer. With the help of this glossary, you too can speak it like a native.
Ye Olde English Sayings - examining the origins of phrases often taken for granted.
FAQ - Naval Terminology, Jargon and Slang - derived from the royal navies of the former British Empire.
Drug Slang
Drug Related Street Terms and Slang Words - lexicon of slang in common usage.