Colloquial and Slang

Colloquial

Colloquial adjective - Used in or suitable for speech and not formal writing.
Usage example: the new coworker's rudeness soon began—to use a colloquial expression—to rub me the wrong way

Slang and colloquial are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slang" instead the word "Colloquial" as an adjective or a noun.

Slang

Slang noun - The special terms or expressions of a particular group or field.
Usage example: tends to use too much hacker's slang when talking to coworkers about their computer problems
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Synonyms for Slang

Colloquial and slang are semantically related. You can use "Colloquial" instead the word "Slang" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: slangy, slanging

Both words in one sentence

  • However, Classical Russian and colloquial Russian are sufficiently close that someone studying Classical Russian (which is standard) will have little trouble understanding colloquial Russian - no more so than understanding slang in any language.
  • Series / Isabel This is because it stands in dialogue for its root, sha'a Allah, or "God willing" in Arabic, which later passed into colloquial Spanish as slang for "I hope".
  • In Farscape, Crichton's constant use of Earth slang, colloquial expressions, and cultural references is a constant source of annoyance to his crewmates.
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