This book is the first dictionary of Hong Kong English. It includes
only words and word senses that are particular to Hong Kong
English, legitimizing it as a variety in its own right. While the
main focus is on contemporary language use from all domains of Hong
Kong life, historical terms and references are covered as well.
Entries are designed according to state of the art lexicography and
show pronunciation, source language, frequency, authentic usage,
and cultural conceptualizations. The dictionary also provides a
brief history of Hong Kong English, a list of acronyms and
abbreviations, historical place names and their current
equivalents, words of Hong Kong origin now in international use, as
well as further reference material.
Patrick J. Cummings has taught English and science in Hong Kong
for more than a decade. Hans-Georg Wolf is chair professor for
development and variation of the English language at Potsdam
University, Germany.
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