colloquialism

Meanings

• Noun

  Informal language or expression that is characteristic of a particular place or group.

  - "He uses a lot of colloquialisms when he talks to his friends."
  - "The colloquialism 'gobsmacked' means shocked or astonished."

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Variants

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colloquialism , colloquialisms

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Etymology

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From the 16th century word 'colloquial', meaning 'conversational' or 'familiar'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'colloquialism' comes from the Latin word 'colloquium', meaning 'conversation'.

2. Colloquialisms can be found in literature, such as Mark Twain's use of Southern colloquialisms in 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Idiom: Both colloquialisms and idioms are expressions that have figurative meanings, but colloquialisms are more specific to a particular place or group, while idioms are more widely used and understood.

2. Slang: Colloquialisms can be considered a type of slang, as they are informal and often unique to a particular group or region.

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Culture

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Colloquialisms reflect the unique characteristics and identity of a community or region. They can be found in various forms of communication, including speech, writing, and art.

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1. visualize
   

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3. mnemonics
   

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