The best books on slang five books expert recommendations. His dictionary of slang and unconventional english appeared in 1937 and editions continued to appear until the posthumous edition of 1984. Definition and synonyms of book from the online english dictionary from macmillan education this is the british english definition of book. The slang book was notorious for creating fights, contention, and all out discord in many junior high schools and middle schools in the area where i grew up. Rhyming slang books more bible in cockney more bible in cockney. The book of esther is the only book of the bible that does not contain the name of god. View american english definition of book change your default dictionary to american english. Definition of by the book in the idioms dictionary. Definition of make book by the dictionary of american idioms. The most bookey families were found in the usa in 1920. The first bookmaker, ogden, stood at newmarket in 1795. This was about 33% of all the recorded bookeys in the usa. Characteristically individual, slang often incorporates elements of the jargons of specialinterest groups e. A bookie sets odds, accepts and places bets, and pays out winnings on behalf of other people.
Book in definition, a handwritten or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. List of books and articles about slang online research. We have 2 other definitions for book in our acronym attic. What is the origin of the slang term book meaning leave. Synonyms for bookie at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. A bookie is someone, who facilitates gambling commonly on sporting events. Books definition in the cambridge english dictionary.
This is the british english definition of by the book. Typically used in nuneaton, coventry and birmingham area. Information and translations of booky in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on. Book book pidgin english definition book book buk buk definition. Now updated with over 100 new entries, this dictionary aims to do three things. Knowing i loved my books, he furnished me from mine own library with volumes that i prize above my dukedom. Last week i posted about otps and several people said that they didnt know the acronym. A social history of foul language, oaths and profanity in english language library. Moving on to your second book, eric partridges slang today and yesterday which was published in 1933 eric partridge was the leading english language slang lexicographer of the 20th century. The follow up to the bible in cockney translates more parts of the bible into cockney rhyming slang and includes a glossary of slang words at the back of the book. Synonyms for book at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. If youre looking for someone to approve an exception, dont go to tedhe does everything by the book.
A bookmaker, bookie, or turf accountant is an organization or a person that accepts and pays off bets on sporting and other events at agreedupon odds. Adjective comparative bookier, superlative bookiest 1. Esther is one of the most neglected books of the old testament, certainly as far as commentaries are concerned. Definition of by the book the online slang dictionary. Such people usually are robbed regularly as they have large amounts of money. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, including to provide targeted advertising and track usage. Welcome to this latest edition of australian slang. Definition and synonyms of by the book from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. View american english definition of by the book change your default dictionary to american english. The bookey family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1880 and 1920.
By the book phrase definition and synonyms macmillan. A book is a number of pieces of paper, usually with words printed on them, which are fastened together and fixed inside a cover of stronger paper or cardboard. His eighth book came out earlier this year and was an instant bestseller. It occurred to me that there are lots of book blogging terms that. Book verb definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. A book bloggers guide to acronyms, terms and slang. Easytosee full page seek and circle word searches to challenge your brain big font find a. Information and translations of booky in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Slang words often come from foreign languages or are of a regional nature. Booky definition and meaning collins english dictionary. From 1880 to 2018 less than 5 people per year have been born with the first name bookey. The definition of book is a story or collection of stories that can be read. Paperback rap fans and word lovers can enjoy this alphabetized collection of todays most current terms used in the poetry of the streets. You must there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one thats only in the merriamwebster unabridged dictionary.
Booklet definition, a little book, especially one with paper covers. Book noun definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. Proper usage and audio pronunciation plus ipa phonetic transcription of the word bookie. It was much like the cyber bullying of today sans the internet. Information and translations of bookey or bookey box in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. The oldest recorded birth by the social security administration for the name bookey is saturday, november 25th, 1876. A shady character that takes illegal bets on horse races, fights, sports games. By the book definition, a handwritten or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers. From ace to base, buddah to zooted, this book not only provides definitions, but offers examples and sources. Change your default dictionary to american english.
Book in definition of book in by the free dictionary. Partridge cut his lexicographical teeth in 1933, when he. Sometimes lots of times, there would be anonymous postings. Of course, and that truth is preserved in the 66 books of the bible, old and new testaments. In 1880 there were 17 bookey families living in new york. A book is a number of pieces of paper, usually with words printed on them, which are. Book definition and meaning collins english dictionary.
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See gilt als autographed letter signed antiquarian bookseller a term, in todays usage, that describes a bookseller whose stock in trade is primarily old, rare, andor collectible books association copy a book once belonging to the author, or signed or annotated by the author to someone closely associated with the author of the book or the book itself in some way. A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened along. Book of life the roll of those chosen for eternal life is from mid14c. Meaning sum of criminal charges is from 1926, hence slang phrase throw the book at 1932. A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened along one side and encased between protective covers. Information and translations of book by in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I doubt the irs audit will find anything interesting.
Definition and synonyms of by the book from the online english dictionary from macmillan education this is the british english definition of by the book. Books contain information, stories, or poetry, for example. To do something by the book according to the rules is from 1590s. Definition of bookey or bookey box in the dictionary. I want to book a hotel room for tomorrow night i can book tickets for the concert next week to write down, to register or record in a book or as in a book. Book definition for englishlanguage learners from merriam.
Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. Book definition, a handwritten or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers. This broadly entertaining resource covers the waterfront with lingo and bits and bobs from englishspeaking countries, including australia, new zealand, south africa, the united kingdom, ireland. For a lot of kids, harry potter and the sorcerers stone was their first experience of really falling in love with a book, or a collection of printed words or illustrations bound together. Definition and synonyms of book from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. Slang is very old, and the reasons for its development have been much investigated. The name which should have been used for the autobiographical book, they call me baba booey, written by howard stern show producer gary dellabate, aka baba booey, published in 2010. British slang used to describe someone or something dodgy or in general a fucktard. New york had the highest population of bookey families in 1880. The book would get passed around from person to person. Bookie definition is a person who determines gambling odds and receives and pays off bets.
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