Colloquialism

A colloquialism is a word that is not used in formal speech or writing. Colloquialisms are also sometimes referred to collectively as "colloquial language".colloquialism. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Retrieved September 10, 2008, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/colloquialism  Colloquialisms or colloquial language is considered to be characteristic of or only appropriate for casual, ordinary, familiar, or informal conversation rather than formal speech or writing.colloquial. (n.d.). Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Retrieved September 10, 2008, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/colloquial Dictionaries often mark colloquial words and phrases with the abbreviation colloq. as an identifier.

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