Book definition, a handwritten or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers. In urban dictionary, site founder aaron peckham culls his more than 170,000 definitions for the funniest, and most provocative phrases that define the modern slang scene. Numbers, book of definition and meaning bible dictionary. Although ebooks are more portable, i still prefer to read an oldfashioned book book. A book is a number of pieces of paper, usually with words printed on them, which are. Urban dictionary is a crowdsourced online dictionary for slang words and phrases, operating under the motto define your world. Book in phrasal verb definition and synonyms macmillan. Words and phrases from the hood to the amen corner by geneva smitherman, houghton mifflin co. Originally, urban dictionary was intended as a dictionary of slang, or cultural words or phrases, not typically found in standard dictionaries, but it is now used to. From russian toilette to going ham, this even more fularious edition of urban dictionary features the latest and greatest definitions ever for the words that define our world. The online slang dictionary april 11, 2019 you can now contact the online slang dictionary securely via the signal app. Signal is an encrypted instant messaging and voice and video calling platform. Man, when i thought i saw a ghost, i was about to book.
A dictionary is a listing of words in one or more specific languages, often arranged alphabetically or by radical and stroke for ideographic languages, which may include information on definitions, usage, etymologies, pronunciations, translation, etc. The magical object that has made many girls chestless over the years. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Book definition for englishlanguage learners from merriam. Book in definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Almost everyone has used urban dictionary at some point or another to look up the meaning of a slang word or phrase. Definition and synonyms of book from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. The best i could find was this usenet discussion on age. The wrath of khan, buythe book is used to communicate to the other party that there is a third party listening. Perfect for those who want to pick up some new slang and those who want to translate it, urban dictionary is a gritty and witty look at our everchanging language. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The wrath of khan, buythebook is used to communicate to the other party that there is a third party listening. This expression can be used in reference to quickly explaining an idea, motive or action to make a very firm point.
You can also say check in, which is the usual american word. Ebook definition is a book composed in or converted to digital format for display on a computer screen or handheld device. Definition of book written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. Urban fiction, also known as street lit or street fiction is a literary genre set in a city landscape. Why urban dictionary is horrifically racist the new republic. Though he asked no one about it, reluctantly and with feigned indifference answered his friends inquiries as to how the book was going, and did not even inquire of the booksellers how the book was selling, sergey ivanovitch was all on the alert, with strained attention, watching for the first impression his book would make in the world and in literature. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the cambridge dictionary editors or of cambridge university press or its licensors. Since then, urban dictionary has been cited in court, in graduation speeches, and by countless news media outlets, including cnn and time magazine. Urban definition, of, relating to, or designating a city or town. When two or more characters fictional or nonfictional has a sexual incounter with each other. Since then, urban dictionary has been cited in court, in graduation speeches, and by countless news. Characteristically individual, slang often incorporates elements of the jargons of specialinterest groups e. In the books meaning urban dictionary april 26, 2020 40 millennial slang words and what they urban dictionary fularious street urban dictionary introduces new word this is.
Apr 26, 2020 in the books meaning urban dictionary april 26, 2020 40 millennial slang words and what they urban dictionary fularious street urban dictionary introduces new word this is what the words twitter pin. Book verb definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. Urban dictionary is the online dictionary with definitions written by everyone. This compact and wellformatted book features more than 8,500. Read thousands of example sentences from current newspapers, magazines, and literature. In it, someone quoted the following entry in the bloomsbury dictionary of contemporary slang. Started in 1999 by thencomputer science student aaron peckham, the crowd. Urban dictionary, now in its 20th year, is a digital repository that contains more than 8 million definitions and famously houses all manner of slang and cultural expressions. In 1999, aaron peckham established, inviting users to define their world by compiling the most epic collection of slang ever.
Look up a word, and youll read a friendly explanation that youll actually remember. Although ebooks are more portable, i still prefer to read an oldfashioned bookbook. From predictive software used in cell phone text messaging. Definition and synonyms of book in from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. List of books and articles about slang online research. What is the origin of the slang term book meaning leave. The tone for urban fiction is usually dark, focusing on the underside of city living. Apr 26, 2012 founded in 1999 by college student aaron peckham as a parody of the dictionary, features definitions written by people from all over the world. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples log in dictionary. Jul 05, 2017 almost everyone has used urban dictionary at some point or another to look up the meaning of a slang word or phrase. Describes using one of the built in communication methods of to communicate an item to you.
Add the power of cambridge dictionary to your website. Fularious street slang defined by, peckham, aaron isbn. A book is like a nonvolatile, stable database that does not lose data no matter how many times you drop it, spill your beer on it, or close it incorrectly. Change your default dictionary to american english. He writes all his expenses in a little book he carries with him. Book definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Inspired by the use of this phrase in star trek ii. Perform unlimited searches for free, forever define any word, whether its slang or not vote on definitions you like share on facebook, twitter, txt and email see the full text of any definition see todays urban word of the day shake for a random word on. Books have also been used to store ideas for movies that noone has made yet. When you book into a hotel or when you book in, you officially state that you have. The other issue that complicates finding info on this usage is that the more common meaning of book when used as a verb is reserve, as in to book a flight or book a room in a hotel.
A dictionary of british slang by bernstein, jonathan isbn. The general name of a local hick who dresses inappropriately for the weather and frequent diners early on sunday mornings, the only day they venture into town from their meth lab. In the books meaning urban dictionary image collections book. Buy urban dictionary by, aaron peckham from waterstones today. Started in 1999 by thencomputer science student aaron peckham, the. Contains all tricks ever known to man, sorted by date. Its as if your favorite teacher were explaining it to you. Since then, urban dictionary has been cited in court, in graduation speeches, and by countless media outlets, including cnn and time magazine. Ntcs dictionary of american slang and colloquial expressions by richard a. A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened along one side and encased between protective covers.
Oct 01, 2005 bearing the slogan define your worldserves more than 1. Rhyming slang books ntcs dictionary of american slang and colloquial expressions. Book in definition of book in by the free dictionary. It could be all sex with little story plot or a well thought out story with occasional sex scenes.
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