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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

colloquial

/kɒˈlɒkjʊəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does colloquial mean?

adjective

Used in informal conversation; characteristic of or relating to conversation or speech among friends or in ordinary circumstances.

Example

"The professor's colloquial tone made the lecture feel more like a conversation."

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