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   col·lo·qui·al

   /kəˈlōkwēəl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary: "colloquial and everyday language"

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from Latin colloquium ‘conversation’ + -al.

   Scrabble Points: 21

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of colloquial – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   COLLOQUIAL definition: Colloquial words or expressions are informal: . Learn more.

3. www.britannica.com › dictionary › colloquialColloquial Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   COLLOQUIAL meaning: 1 : used when people are speaking in an informal way; 2 : using an informal style.

4. www.usingenglish.com › reference › colloquialColloquial Definition - Grammar Terminology - UsingEnglish.com

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   Colloquial language is informal language that is not rude, but would not be used in formal situations. It is less unacceptable than Slang & Swear Words. A colloquialism is an informal expression, that is, an expression not used in formal speech or writing.

5. enlightio.com › colloquialism-definition-examplesWhat Is Colloquialism? Definition & 85+ Examples - Enlightio

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   Nov 8, 2023 · Colloquialism is a distinctive element in everyday speech, showcasing the informal nature and regional variations within a language. It is characterized by the following features: Informality: Colloquialisms are informal expressions, often used in casual conversations among friends and family.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › colloquial_ncolloquial, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   OED's earliest evidence for colloquial is from 1921, in the writing of Harold Edward Palmer, linguist and teacher of languages. It is also recorded as an adjective from the mid 1700s. colloquial is formed within English, by conversion.

7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › colloquialismcolloquialism - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Sep 16, 2024 · A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression. Colloquial style of speaking.