Colloquialism – Informal word or expression more suitable in speech than in writing (not necessarily in regional dialect)
(Pronounced kohl-oh-kwee-al-iz-um)
To remember the definition of the word colloquialism, use the following mnemonic:
The cloak quizzed them (colloquialism) using very informal language
Examples of colloquialism in a sentence
Please avoid using any colloquialism or slang in any of your formal essays.
Using a colloquialism can be a good way to add some everyday language to a piece of creative writing.
He deliberately uses colloquialisms for comic effect.
