Burgess Unabridged: A new dictionary of words you have always needed

Step into a delightfully off‑beat guide to the language that surrounds us, where the ordinary dictionary is turned on its head. Its author argues that English is a living, breathing thing, constantly reshaped by gamblers, politicians, thieves, and even toddlers. In the opening pages you’ll find a lively manifesto declaring that the old‑fashioned tomes can’t keep up with the words of today.

The book then rolls out a parade of freshly coined terms, witty slang, and clever adaptations, each illustrated with quirky drawings that add a visual punch to the humor. From “bromide” to “gerrymander,” the entries capture the colorful ways everyday people bend language to their needs, while the author’s playful commentary offers insight into why new words stick. Listeners will enjoy a clever mix of linguistic history, satire, and the sheer joy of discovering words they’ve never heard before.