Talk the Talk: The Slang of 65 American Subcultures

Can squids be said to ride crotch rockets? If someone groks your filk, should you be worried? With "Talk the Talk", readers can find the answers as well as the nuanced meaning of authentic slang and specialized vocabulary. A quirky and amusing reference guide to slang that is organised by subculture, with each section introducing the group and its key characteristics, it then provides the key phrases as well as common usage. It features the slang of numerous subcultures, from hackers and hikers, Goths and gearheads, to Trekkers and truckers.