Wicked Words
Hugh Rawson
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Wicked Words
by Hugh Rawson
Published
1989
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pages
435
ISBN-10
0517573342
Description
"The author of the widely acclaimed ... Dictionary of Euphemisms and Other Doubletalk returns with the other side of the story in this witty, anecdote-filled guide to the many 'bad' words with which the English language is blessed. This sardonic excursion along the dark side of language traces the origin, use, and abuse of words we love to hate. It ranges widely, including personal insults (lily-livered), ethnic slurs (wops), political attacks (knee-jerk liberals), plus the great four-letter Anglo-Saxon words which are covered in great detail. Wicked Words will appeal to wordsmiths and word buffs, as well as the vast audience who enjoy browsing through collections of odd and interesting facts."--bACK COVER.
Subjects
As Good As Dead
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Series, Book 1)
Laws, etc. (Session laws
The anatomy of swearing
Captain Rebel
Strange and true news from Long-Ally in More-Fields, Southwark, and Wakefield in Yorkshire
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Wicked Words?
This edition of Wicked Words has approximately 435 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Wicked Words?
For most readers, Wicked Words typically takes between 9h 4m and 6h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 108,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 15m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 108,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Wicked Words?
The estimated word count for Wicked Words is approximately 108,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Wicked Words?
Wicked Words was written by Hugh Rawson.
When was Wicked Words published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1989. The original work may have been published on a different date.