Borrowings in Informal American English

Małgorzata Kowalczyk

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Cambridge University Press
14 September 2023

Language: history & general works; Sociolinguistics; Dialect, slang & jargon; Semantics; Computational linguistics

Series: Studies in English Language

What do 'bimbo,' 'glitch,' 'savvy,' and 'shtick' all have in common? They are all expressions used in informal American English that have been taken from other languages. This pioneering book provides a comprehensive description of borrowings in informal American English, based on a large database of citations from thousands of contemporary sources, including the press, film, and TV. It presents the United States as a linguistic 'melting pot,' with words from a diverse range of languages now frequently appearing in the lexicon. It examines these borrowings from various perspectives, including discussions of terms, donors, types, changes, functions, and themes. It also features an alphabetical glossary of 1,200 representative expressions, defined and illustrated by 5,500 usage examples, providing an insightful and practical resource for readers. Combining scholarship with readability, this book is a fascinating storehouse of information for students and researchers in linguistics as well as anyone interested in lexical variation in contemporary English.

By: Małgorzata Kowalczyk
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 671g
ISBN: 9781009346870
ISBN 10: 1009346873
Series: Studies in English Language
Pages: 346
Publication Date: 14 September 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction; 1. Foundations; 2. Terms; 3. Donors; 4. Types; 5. Changes; 6. Functions; 7. Themes; Conclusions; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.

Dr Małgorzata Kowalczyk is a sociolinguist specializing in lexical variation and its description. Her numerous book publications include Black Lexicon (2012) and The Dictionary of Spanish Loanwords in American Slang (2015).

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Borrowings in Informal American English

Małgorzata Kowalczyk

$179.95

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