Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
colloquial term
noun
/kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl tɜrm/
Definition
A word or phrase used in informal language or conversation, often specific to a particular region or culture.
Examples
- “Gonna” is a colloquial term for “going to”.
- In the southern United States, “y’all” is a common colloquial term for “you all”.
- “Cool” can be a colloquial term for something that is good or acceptable.
Meaning
Colloquial terms are expressions that are characteristic of spoken language and informal usage rather than formal written language.
Synonyms
- Informal term
- Slang
- Vernacular
