The Dictionary of Playground Slang Lewis, Chris

**The Dictionary of Playground Slang by Chris Lewis**

Remember when "bogies" meant something completely different at school? This brilliant collection captures the wonderfully weird world of playground vocabulary that every British kid knew but no adult understood. Lewis has compiled thousands of terms from schoolyards across the UK, from innocent rhymes to deliciously rude nicknames that would make teachers blush.

Perfect for anyone who survived the British education system, language enthusiasts, parents trying to decode their kids' conversations, or comedy writers mining gold from childhood chaos. This isn't your average reference book – it's a hilarious time machine back to scraped knees and playground politics.

Chris Lewis demonstrates serious linguistic chops while keeping things refreshingly unpretentious. Filed under humor/reference, this preloved Patina Paperbacks edition proves dictionaries don't have to be dusty doorstops.

**Reader Reviews:**
"Had me snorting with laughter – finally found out what my nephew means by 'beef curtains' (it's not what you think)."

"Nostalgic brilliance. Every page brought back memories of playground shenanigans I'd completely forgotten."