Definition of Colloquialism
Colloquialism
col·lo·qui·al·ism
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A casual or informal expression used in conversation.
e.g. The professor discouraged the use of colloquialisms in academic writing.
(noun)
a style of communication (written or spoken) that involves the use of familiar and/or informal words, phrasing, and language;
e.g. There can be no colloquialism in an essay that you submit for a grade in a class.
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