Luận văn An investigation into syntactic, semantic and cultural features of english slangs containing words denoting animals subject area: english linguistics code: 60.22.15 master thesis on linguisti

Tóm tắt Luận văn An investigation into syntactic, semantic and cultural features of english slangs containing words denoting animals subject area: english linguistics code: 60.22.15 master thesis on linguisti: ... vs. Cant Slang is not cant, the specialized and usually secret language of thieves, professional beggars, and other groups operating on the fringes of society [39]. Yet many slang words arise from the language of the underworld and are used for the purposes of secrecy and conspiracy. 9.... We have bigger fish to fry. [38] 4.1.1.3. Two nouns phrases combined by a conjunction A number of noun phrases are combined by a conjunction “and” as the following pattern: Animal + And + Animal. 14 - There was a right bull and cow in the pub last night [28. p.69] 4.1.2. Slangs ...s 4.2.7.1. Good/positive/suitable The number of slangs of this part is 27. - That concert was the bee's knees. [38] 4.2.7.2. Bad/negative/unsuitable There are 46 slangs implying bad/negative/unsuitable characteristics. - What's the matter, are you chicken? [28, p.87] 4.2.8. Thoug...