,

The AIM previously mentioned is available he
http://www.faa.gov/atpubs/AIM/AIM.pdf

The Pilot/Controller Glossary, also helpful, is he
http://www.faa.gov/atpubs/PCG/PCG.pdf

If you are really interested, the book "Say Again" published by ASA
(www.asa2fly.com) and written by Bob Gardner who also frequents this
forum, is invaluable.

As for the slang mentioned by kontiki, it shouldn't happen.
Communications should be strictly standard as defined in the
publications above. But there are humans involved...

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)