Iowa Slang Dictionary: The Corn-Fed Guide to Iowa Talk, Midwest Manners, and Saying a Lot Without Saying Much (American Slang Dictionaries) - Tapa blanda

Iowa Slang Dictionary (Paperback)

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Ever been told something is "just up the road" and found yourself driving for twenty minutes? Wondered how "yeah, maybe" can mean yes, no, or absolutely not? Or noticed that a simple nod can replace an entire conversation?Welcome to Iowa slang - a quiet, clever, casserole-fueled language all its own. The Iowa Slang Dictionary is a fun, insightful, and surprisingly accurate guide to the words, phrases, habits, and expressions that make Iowa English unique. Shaped by small towns, farm life, unpredictable weather, and legendary politeness, Iowa slang doesn't shout - it gently explains itself later. Sometimes.Inside, you'll find 500 Iowa slang terms from A to Z, each with: A clear explanationA real-world exampleA plain-English translation anyone can understandFrom weather talk that doubles as small talk, to polite refusals that sound like agreements, to the many ways Iowans describe being tired, cold, busy, or "doing fine," this book captures how people actually talk across the Hawkeye State.Perfect for: Lifelong Iowans who want to laugh at themselvesNewcomers trying to decode local conversationsMidwest lovers, linguistics fans, and humor readersAnyone who's ever waved at a stranger on a back roadWhether you grew up in Iowa, married into it, moved there, or are just curious how a place so calm can have so many words for wind, this dictionary is your friendly guide to understanding Iowa - one polite phrase at a time.Grab a cup of coffee, don't rush the goodbye, and enjoy the language of Iowa This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798245233499

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