Download or read book The Essential Lingo Dictionary written by John Miller and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential Lingo Dictionary is a warts - and - all look at the notoriously hilarious (and occasionally a little bit naughty) Australian slang words and phrases, casting light on the quirky, intriguing and often bizarre Australian Aussie language. A must - have for every bookshelf! If you have wondered why his girlfriend is a 'Sheila' though her name is Sophia, or why your colleague in Melbourne's suburbs is said to live 'beyond the black stump', then this book is for you.