The joys of Yinglish
an exuberant dictionary of Yiddish words, phrases, and locutions ...
About this book
Rosten has created a sweeping survey of that colorful, mischievous, and sardonic amalgam of Yiddish and English that has had such enormous impact wherever English is spoken or understood.
Subjects
DictionariesEnglish languageForeign words and phrasesHumorInfluence on EnglishJewish wit and humorYiddishYiddish languageAnglais (Langue)Influence sur l'anglaisYiddish (Langue)Mots et locutions étrangersDictionnairesYiddish language, influence on englishEnglish language, foreign words and phrasesEtymology