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Meaning of colloquial

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

colloquial

Pronunciation:/kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl//kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A colloquial word or phrase, colloquialism

adjective

Definitions

  1. Denoting a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.

    Example: 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.