Researchers Focus on Australian Rhyming Slang

SYDNEY - Linguists are to focus on rhyming slang in new research for the Australian National Dictionary.  They want to add to an existing and impressive lexicon of Aussie slang. 

Barry Crocker is an Australian singer and actor.  In the world of rhyming slang, his name is synonymous with having a bad time.  Every year, the Australian National Dictionary Centre looks for new contributions for the Australian National Dictionary.  This year’s focus is on rhyming slang for future editions of the dictionary and its database. Mark Gwynn, an editor at the center, talked about rhyming slang with VOA.