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Colloquial
/kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/
A colloquial word or phrase, colloquialism
📖 Definitions of "Colloquial"
noun
- 1
A colloquial word or phrase, colloquialism
adjective
- 1
Denoting a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.
"The colloquial and at times sarcastic tone of her books make her popular with teenagers."
- 2
Of or pertaining to a conversation; conversational or chatty.
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