Routledge Vice Slang - Routledge Language Reference Book

Vice Slang is a comprehensive reference guide that explores the colourful vocabulary of gambling, drugs and alcohol across the English-speaking world. This entertaining book contains 3,000 words with illustrated references from authentic sources, documenting the language found in the shadowy corners of society. Whether you're curious about underworld terminology or simply fascinated by unconventional linguistic traditions, Vice Slang provides hours of engaging reading whilst establishing your understanding of this distinctive dialect. Each entry is supported by genuine citations that prove the words' use throughout alleys and dives, making this Routledge publication an invaluable resource for students of language, writers seeking authentic dialogue, and anyone interested in cultural linguistics and the hidden vocabulary that defines underground communities.