Straight from the Fridge Dad: A Dictionary of Hipster SlangThis fascinating entree into the world of the hipster contains thousands of examples of slang drawn from pulp novels, classic noir and exploitation films, blues, country and rock 'n' roll lyrics from the 1920s to the 1960s. Whether you're a hipster, a B-girl, a weedhead, a moocher, a grifter or a long gone daddy, this highly original reference should certainly hit the spot. |
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