colloquial
Translation
colloquial, informal
Examples
He used a lot of colloquial language.
He used a lot of colloquial language.
‘Gonna’ is a colloquial form of ‘going to’.
‘Gonna’ is a colloquial form of ‘going to’.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) colloquial ((noun)) used to describe (sth.) It's a colloquial expression.
Similar Words
Synonyms: informal, conversational, everyday; Antonyms: formal, literary
Etymology
From Latin 'colloquium' (conversation), from 'col-' (together) + 'loqui' (to speak).
Memory Tips
Relates to 'dialogue' or 'conversation'. Think of language used when talking with local people.