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Colloquialism is an informal use of speech or writing. Colloquialisms are loosely used conversational words which may include slang and/or aphorisms. These words are generally found being used in certain geographical regions in which the people are comfortable with others in that same area.

When used in a dictionary, the abbreviation colloq. is used to represent coloquialisms.

Literary Terms

External Links

Wikipedia

Works Cited

Agnes, Michael. Webster's New World College Dictionary. 4th ed. USA:Macmillan, 1999.

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			*Agnes, Michael. ''Webster's New World College Dictionary.'' 4th ed. USA:Macmillan, 1999.