McGraw-Hill's essential American slang (2nd ed.)

Better understand American English by mastering its slang

This authoritative reference offers thousands of American English slang expressions. Entries include definitions and examples of slang used in context. With help from McGraw-Hill's Essential American Slang Dictionary, you will become familiar with English as it is used in the media, at work, around the house, and in everyday conversations. This knowledge will help you comprehend English as it is spoken in the United States and add variety to your word usage.

Inside you will find:

• 2,500 entries and more than 5,000 examples
• The latest slang used in the American lexicon
• Fun illustrations to further increase your grasp of each entry's meaning