The Buzzword Dictionary
1,000 Phrases Translated from Pompous to English
by John Walston
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Pompous jargon pervades English these days, from corporate speak to silly legalisms. This lighthearted look at how English is being mangled reveals the underlying meaning, as well as the attitudes behind the meaning, of more than 1,000 buzzwords. Readers will discover that "learning opportunity" is a nice way of saying "mistake;" a "lawn mullet" is a yard that's neatly trimmed out front but growing long in the back; and a "meanderthal" is someone who has a hard time getting to the point when telling a story. Accompanied by 15 cartoon illustrations, this comical look at language shows how combining words can give rise to new meanings.--From publisher description.
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Buzzword Dictionary: 1,000 Phrases Translated from Pompous to English
2006, Acorn Guild Press, LLC
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1933338458 9781933338453
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The Buzzword Dictionary: 1,000 Phrases Translated from Pompous to English
September 1, 2006, Marion Street Press, Inc.
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1933338075 9781933338071
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