A linguist and lexicographer specialising in slang, jargon and cultural history, Tony Thorne is a leading authority on language change and language usage in the UK and across the English-speaking world.  Among his many books are: Shoot the Puppy (Penguin, 2007), a survey of the latest buzzwords and jargon, drew upon his inside experience of corporate … Continue reading Interview with writer and lexicographer Tony Thorne