Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ400830
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Among the New Worlds.
Algeo, John; Algeo, Adele
American Speech, v64 n3 p244-51 Fall 1989
Presents definitions and examples of usage of late-twentieth century American words and terms, including: bite, dramedy, photo op, photo opportunist, safe computer practice, sound bite, teflon, trapdoor, vaccination program, computer virus, and wait state. (CB)
Descriptors: Elections, Language Styles, Lexicography, North American English, Sociolinguistics, Vocabulary
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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