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This dictionary has been compiled by a 3rd year English student at University of Leicester, and is intended to give sportsmen and women an insight into the world of slang within sport. Readers will be able to search for both common and uncommon slang terms used in international sports such as Cricket, Football, Basketball and many more, and find out about their meanings and the etymology behind the words.
Latest News:
- 'Two pints of lager and a packet of crisps': Darts and Pool slang added to the collection.
- 'The nightwatchman chinese cuts the paceman to the fence': Vast array of cricketing slang ready in time for this summer's Ashes.
- 'Big Heskey has gone down like Buddy Holly there Clive': Ron Atkinson inspired soccer entries.
- Plus many entries from American sports such as American Football and Ice Hockey.