Simple Definition of colloquial

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colloquial

adjective

kəˈloʊkwijəl How to pronounce colloquial (audio)
1
: used when people are speaking in an informal way
a colloquial word/expression
2
: using an informal style
a colloquial writer

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“Colloquial.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/colloquial. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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