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colloquial

/kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/

noun

Meaning

  • A colloquial word or phrase, colloquialism

adjective

Meaning

  • 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."

  • Of or pertaining to a conversation; conversational or chatty.

Synonyms

coll.,
colloq.