Completely revised and updated, 'The Dinkum Dictionary', is now better than ever. Australians speak one of the richest and most distinctive forms of English on the planet, so who better to explore this inheritance than Susan Butler, editor of 'The Macquarie Dictionary'?
This fascinating book describes the origins and usage of words ranging from 'mulga' to 'anzac', from 'furphy' to 'blue' and this edition includes even more surprising facts and a deeper exploration of Indigenous and Australian words, some of which have slipped so easily into our vernacular, that it is astonishing to find they are unique to Australia!
Butler reveals hidden facts about our ways of speaking and understanding each other. She examines what we take for granted about our language, and in doing so makes us see Australia as a hybrid culture, with diverse influences and rich traditions, both indigenous and non-indigenous. No home, school or office should be without this essential book.
