Linguistic guide of Thessaloniki, which combines meticulous lexicographic and etymological research with simple and light writing.

A few words about the title: "Chamoutzides" in the Thessaloniki dialect refers to Athenians - because instead of saying "down" they say "chamo". "Bayatides" is the nickname given with a dose of self-mockery by the Thessalonians themselves, especially the old ones, to themselves - skeptical and reluctant but also cunning and kind-hearted. In the book, one will find Thessaloniki words that have gained nationwide popularity, such as "halara" and "kardasi". They will find a thorough analysis of the differences between Athens and Thessaloniki in the use of everyday words such as "souvlaki", "bougatsa", "toast" and "cheese". They will find words common in Thessaloniki that most Athenians do not understand, such as "oza" and "tonga". And they will find new words, such as "zart" and "svista", but also old words that are disappearing, such as "olourmo" and "bara", which probably many Thessalonians do not know. "Bayatides and Chamoutzides" has the form of a dictionary. Under each entry, the meaning of the word is given along with some information about its usage. At least one example of the word's usage is provided, followed by some information about its origin, etymology, and history. The examples, lively, witty, and often written with a lot of humor, transport the reader to the streets, taverns, stadiums, and salons of Thessaloniki, while the historical elements shed light on memories that are now invisible of this complex, cosmopolitan city.