Eric Partridge
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Eric Partridge was a renowned lexicographer and expert on slang who significantly contributed to the study of English vernacular, coining the term 'the great Australian verb' to describe the unique connotation of the word 'root' in Australian English.
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Eric Partridge, the godfather of slang, called root 'the great Australian verb'.
Why ‘rooting’ means something different to Australian earsThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-05-14
Australia· 2025-05-14
