Dirty Politics : A–Z of trickery, treachery and other tasty treats
Dictionary, Macquarie, author2025
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Macquarie Dictionary has drawn upon its vast resources to bring together an up-to-date, readers-must of bad behaviours, dodgy practices, audacious insults and other tidbits of interest. A tongue-in-cheek look at how politics can shape our language and be wielded for power and influence. Dirty Politics: A - Z of trickery, treachery and other tasty treats includes: - simple, explanatory entries with a splash of humour - sledges and slip-ups from our politicians' very own mouths - close to two decades of political winners and contenders from the annual Macquarie Word of the Year, from bonk ban and broligarchy through to the virtue signalling soy cap intelligentsia - real-life citations from Australian publications to illustrate usage *Language warning: Please note that this title contains potentially offensive language.
Main title:
Dirty Politics : A–Z of trickery, treachery and other tasty treats
Creator:
Dictionary, Macquarie, author
Date Published:
2025
Language:
English
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