Dictionary of Euphemisms

by John Ayto

Euphemism is the art of avoiding giving offence. It is possible to minimize the obvious by calling someone cuddly or junoesque when they are actually fat; to disguise the actual truth, extermination... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 074755045X
• ISBN13: 9780747550457
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub Ltd
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 10.0" x 8.0"