Definition of Colloquial
Colloquial
Col·lo·qui·al


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Relating to or characteristic of informal, conversational language.

e.g. The professor encouraged students to use colloquial expressions in their essays.

(adjective)
relating to conversation, especially in terms of being characteristic of ordinary conversation in style of speech or writing;

e.g. He used many friendly, colloquial expressions in his speech.



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