COLLOQUIALISM

colloquialism

(noun) a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

colloquialism (plural colloquialisms)

A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression.

Colloquial style of speaking.

Source: Wiktionary


Col*lo"qui*al*ism, n.

Definition: A colloquial expression, not employed in formal discourse or writing.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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