This unique reference volume is two books in one‎:‎ a dictionary of slang and a slang thesaurus‎,‎ with both sections treating the same words and phrases‎.‎ Entries are arranged alphabetically in the dictionary and thematically in the thesaurus‎,‎ and include definition‎,‎ pronunciation‎,‎ part of speechA‎-‎-and origins‎,‎ usage information‎,‎ and usage alerts when applicableA‎-‎-in "both" the thesaurus and the dictionary‎.‎ All entry words are visually coded to help you distinguish slang that is potentially objectionable from other slang‎,‎ and all synonyms are coded for the level of formality ‎(‎formal‎,‎ informal‎,‎ no register‎)‎ and separated by part of speech‎.‎ This gives you more information about the potential effects of your word choice on your audience‎,‎ so you have a much better chance than with a A"regularA" thesaurus of picking the right word for your particular context the first time‎.‎ Graphics and brief articles are added to show you slang A"under the hoodA"A‎-‎-the patterns and features that characterize slang usage‎.‎ With this book‎,‎ youA‎'‎ll be able to find out how the "screaming meemies " got their name‎,‎ why someone might be offended if you use the apparently inoffensive word "crumbs‎,‎ " which words that mean A"to killA" also mean A"to cause riotous laughter‎,‎ A" and easily distinguish whether someone is an "old fart‎,‎ a son of a bitch‎,‎ "or just a "silly ass‎.‎ " Here is a handy reference book for students‎,‎ word buffs‎,‎ and professional writersA‎-‎- a title that merits a place in every reference library‎.‎ Printed throughout in two colors‎.‎"