Colloquial
Pronunciation: /kəˈloʊkwiːəl/
Colloquial (adjective)
- used in informal, everyday conversation, not formal writing.
- describing words or phrases typical in casual speech.
Examples
- She prefers colloquial speech over formal writing.
- Colloquial language is often used in casual conversations.
Common collocations: colloquial speech, colloquial language, colloquial phrases, colloquial expressions