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Colloquialism is an informal use of speech or writing. Colloquialisms may include slang and/or aphorisms. | 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. | |||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colloquialism Wikipedia] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colloquialism Wikipedia] | ||
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Revision as of 17:36, 10 February 2006
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.