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colloquialism
noun col·lo·qui·al·ism \-ˈlō-kwē-ə-ˌli-zəm\
: a word or phrase that is used mostly in informal speech : a colloquial expression
Full Definition of COLLOQUIALISM
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a : a colloquial expression b : a local or regional dialect expression
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: colloquial style
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First Known Use of COLLOQUIALISM
1810
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colloquialism
noun col·lo·qui·al·ism \kə-ˈlō-kwē-ə-ˌli-zəm\
Definition of COLLOQUIALISM for Kids
: a word or expression used in or suited to familiar and informal conversation
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