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colloquial

The correct spelling is colloquial.

How to pronounce colloquial

/kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/
noun

IPA: /kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/

Say it like: Col-lok-wia-l

The correct spelling is colloquial. A colloquial word or phrase, colloquialism For example: "The colloquial and at times sarcastic tone of her books make her popular with teenagers."

Usage Examples

The colloquial and at times sarcastic tone of her books make her popular with teenagers.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A colloquial word or phrase, colloquialism

adjective

  1. 1.Denoting a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.
  2. 2.Of or pertaining to a conversation; conversational or chatty.

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