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Dictionary of Informal Words

Dictionary of Informal Words


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What are "Informal Words?" -- Informal Words are connected with normal communication to your colleagues, acquaintances, family members, etc. Informal words are more common in speech than in writing. Informal words are used in the 'unofficial' language. These words are not used in 'official' or formal writing. This book covers around 1400 Informal words (including the name of parts of speech they belong to) and their meanings ---- NOTE: Many informal words are used in both American and British English in the same way. However, some informal words are particularly used in American English only. Similarly, some informal words are particularly used in British English only. --- Sample This: -- Informal Words- A -- A1 [adjective]- very good --- abs [noun]- the muscles of the abdomen --- ace [adjective --- noun]- very good --- number one --- achy [adjective]- affected by an uninterrupted pain that is small in degree --- ack-ack [noun]- the non-stop firing of guns at aircraft --- ad [noun]- advertisement --- adman [noun]- a person who works in advertising or promotion --- adore [verb]- to be very fond of something --- aggravate [verb]- to intentionally irritate somebody --- a gogo [adjective]- in large quantities --- airhead [noun]- an unintelligent or stupid person --- all [adverb]- enormously --- allergic [adjective]- having an aversion of somebody/something --- all right [adverb]- used to emphasize something --- almighty [adjective]- enormous or severe --- alphabet soup [noun]- extremely difficult language with abbreviations or symbols --- ammo [noun]- ammunition [supply of bullets, etc; very important information for argument]-- amp [noun]- amplifier [a type of electrical device]-- appalling [adjective]- extremely bad or poor --- arm candy [noun]- a beautiful woman accompanied by a man in a public event --- arm-twisting [noun]- the use of physical power or great pressure to convince somebody to do something --- artsy (arty) [adjective]- enormously interested in the arts --- artsy-fartsy (arty-farty) [adjective]- connected with the arts --- Aussie [noun]- a person or native from Australia --- awful [adjective]- very bad; used to emphasize a large quantity or sum of something --- axe (ax) [verb]- to kill somebody with an axe; to get rid of a scheme, service, system, etc.; to dismiss somebody from their job *********** INFORMAL WORDS -- Particularly Used In AMERICAN ENGLISH: --- ace [verb]- to be successful --- all-nighter [noun]- a time when somebody stay awake all night, mainly for studying --- ambulance chaser [noun]- a lawyer connected with cases of accident claims --- amped [adjective]- excited --- antsy [adjective]- unable to keep still --- any [adverb]- 'at all' [used at the end of negative sentences]-- A-OK [adjective]- in satisfactory or perfect condition, manner or style. --- attaboy / attagirl [exclamation]- used to admire or encourage a boy or man / girl or woman --- awesome [adjective]- first-rate, excellent or pleasurable --- awful [adverb]- extremely or enormously *********** INFORMAL WORDS -- Particularly Used In BRITISH ENGLISH: --- admin [noun]- Administration [activities connected with organizing something]-- afters [noun]- a sweet dish that is eaten after meal --- ages -- [noun] a very long time --- aggro [noun]- cruel, hostile and aggressive behavior --- airy-fairy [adjective]- impractical, unreasonable, unclear --- all right [exclamation]- used to say hello --- all-singing, all-dancing [adjective]- (of a machine) having a advanced features --- anorak [noun]- a boring person who is very fond of learning facts or collecting things --- appro [noun]- on approval [connected with shopping activities]-- argy-bargy [noun]- noisy argument or difference of opinions
About the Author: Manik Joshi was born on Jan 26, 1979 at Ranikhet and is permanent resident of Haldwani, Kumaon zone of India. He is an Internet Marketer by profession. He is interested in domaining (business of buying and selling domain names), web designing (creating websites), and various online jobs (including 'self book publishing'). He is science graduate with ZBC (zoology, botany, and chemistry) subjects. He is also an MBA (with specialization in marketing). He has done three diploma courses in computer too. ManikJoshi.com is the personal website of the author.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781500713676
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 102
  • Series Title: English Word Power
  • Sub Title: Vocabulary Building
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1500713678
  • Publisher Date: 25 Jan 2014
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 5 mm
  • Weight: 199 gr


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