colloquialism

🇺🇸 /kəˈləʊkwiəlɪzəm/ 🇬🇧 /kəˈləʊkwiəlɪzəm/
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An informal word or phrase used in everyday conversation but not typically used in formal speech or writing.

The use of local colloquialisms can make it difficult for outsiders to understand the conversation.

translation

n. An informal word or phrase used in everyday conversation but not typically used in formal speech or writing.

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