This time I’m presenting you all a different book. Unlike the novels I have been reviewing in my blog since beginning, this is a dictionary which would be really handy if you are planning to detour in Southern US. Chelsea Falin, the author who is born and brought up in Southern US has again come out with a very interesting book “The Southern Dictionary” , a knowledgeable and informative read at the same time.
For a dictionary, it’s not so big and scary which may shoe off many readers from touching it. With less than 100 pages the author has skillfully concise all the essential words and phrases which is very often used all over Dixie. The content is well organized and the format is quite easy to understand and follow. Explanations are given with proper definitions and good examples. I found it really interesting even though I’m not an American.
I was so amused to know the meaning of new words like “Biggity”, “britches”, “buggy”, “cattywampus” and many others. If you have come across phrases such as “A Whistlin' Woman and a Crowin' Hen Never Comes to a Very Good End”, “Don't Let Your Mouth Overload Your Tail”, “Do Go On”, “Feathers Ruffled”, “Go to Bed with the Chickens”, “High On The Hog” and wonder what they really mean, it’s high time you refer this book. Personally I found the phrase “Gimme sugar” very cute and loving. The Southern Dictionary would be very helpful to understand he Southern American language, so why wait, go grab it!
You can purchase the book from following links.
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