colloquialism

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/kəˈləʊkwi.əˌlɪzəm/ English

Definitions

noun

A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression.
Colloquial style of speaking.

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Synonyms

colloquial colloquiality colloquialization conversationism expression slangism colloquialese locution slang colloquy catchphrase confab vernacularity proverb word quotation

Associated

referring describe phrase coined literally usage meaning refer term

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