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From ''shotclog'', a Yorkshire term for a companion only tolerated because he is paying for the drinks, to Albanian having 29 words to describe different kinds of eyebrows, the languages of the world are full of amazing, amusing and illuminating words and expressions that will improve absolutely everybody''s quality of life. All they need is this book!

This bumper volume gathers all three of Adam Jacot de Boinod''s acclaimed books about language - The Wonder of Whiffling, The Meaning of Tingo and Toujours Tingo (their fans include everyone from Stephen Fry to Michael Palin) - into one highly entertaining, keenly priced compendium. As Mariella Frostup said ''You''ll never be lost for words again!''



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A book no well-stocked bookshelf, cistern-top or handbag should be without - The Meaning of Tingo -- Stephen Fry
You'll never be lost for words again. Truly enlightening! - The Wonder of Whiffling -- Mariella Frostrup
Very funny * Independent on Sunday *

I Never Knew There Was a Word For It

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A Paperback by Adam Jacot de Boinod

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    Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
    Publication Date: 8/5/2010 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780141028392, 978-0141028392
    ISBN10: 0141028394

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    From ''shotclog'', a Yorkshire term for a companion only tolerated because he is paying for the drinks, to Albanian having 29 words to describe different kinds of eyebrows, the languages of the world are full of amazing, amusing and illuminating words and expressions that will improve absolutely everybody''s quality of life. All they need is this book!

    This bumper volume gathers all three of Adam Jacot de Boinod''s acclaimed books about language - The Wonder of Whiffling, The Meaning of Tingo and Toujours Tingo (their fans include everyone from Stephen Fry to Michael Palin) - into one highly entertaining, keenly priced compendium. As Mariella Frostup said ''You''ll never be lost for words again!''



    Trade Review
    A book no well-stocked bookshelf, cistern-top or handbag should be without - The Meaning of Tingo -- Stephen Fry
    You'll never be lost for words again. Truly enlightening! - The Wonder of Whiffling -- Mariella Frostrup
    Very funny * Independent on Sunday *

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