colloquial
Translation
colloquial, informal, conversational
Examples
"Gonna" is a colloquial form of "going to".
"Gonna" is a colloquial form of "going to".
He uses a lot of colloquial language in his speech.
He uses a lot of colloquial language in his speech.
Grammar Patterns
colloquial language/expression/style informal language/expression/style He uses a lot of colloquial language.
((sth.)) is colloquial (sth.) is informal The phrase 'what's up' is very colloquial.
Similar Words
Synonyms: informal, conversational; Antonyms: formal, literary
Etymology
From Latin 'colloquium' (conversation), from 'com-' (together) + 'loqui' (to speak).
Memory Tips
Think of 'co-' (together) and the root 'loqu-' (speak). It's language for speaking together informally.