Why Is Q Always Followed by U?: Word-Perfect Answers to the Most-Asked Questions about Language

by Michael Quinion

Book Overview

Can you be gruntled ? Who was the original dogsbody ? And why would you have the screaming ab-dabs ? Long-time word detective Michael Quinion brings us the answers to nearly 200 of the most intriguing questions he's been asked about language over the years. His facts about the quirky meanings and histories behind the slang and language that we all use will delight, amuse and enlighten even the most knowledgeable word-obsessive. With plenty of colourful...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0141039248
• ISBN13: 9780141039244
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Penguin Global
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.6" x 7.8"