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(col-lo-qui-al-ism) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. a word or phrase used in informal speech.

Example Sentence

The author makes good use of colloquialism in her writing.

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Colloquialisms make the speech sound casual.

Synonyms

informal language; slang; idiom

Antonyms

formal language; standard language; proper speech

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