Colloquialism - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Colloquialism :  (noun)

1: a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech

Based on WordNet 2.0

Colloquialism : \Col*lo"qui*al*ism\, n. A colloquial expression, not employed in formal discourse or writing.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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