Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Literature & Language > Languages and Cultures > English Language > Is Colloquialisms slang?

Is Colloquialisms slang?

In: English Language, Idioms and Slang, Definitions and Word Differences [Edit categories]

Answer:

It is a type of slang. Frequently they are confined to a specific geographical location. The people there are about the only ones who know what their colloquialisms mean.

Contributor:

JaredDarkwind

First answer by JaredDarkwind. Last edit by JaredDarkwind. Contributor trust: 250 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 5 [recommend question].

[report abuse]

Can you answer these English Language questions?

	What is another word for not long ago?	Answer it!
	What language group took its decent from English language?	Answer it!
	How i wrote advance salary letter?	Answer it!
	What are the difference between counselling and advice?	Answer it!
	Why are the English buccaneers important?	Answer it!

Relevant answers:

What is the difference between slang and colloquialism?
None - they mean the same thing.
Why do you have slang?
You have Slang because it's fun and a faster way to talk It is also for the lazy , semi-literate , and those wishimg to obscure their conversations from parents or other authority . its quicker and u...
What is slang for can?
The slang for can is ''diddy''
What is colloquialisms?
It means informal language. It is a characteristic of an appropriate to ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing.
What is the slang of you can do it?
i dont think there is any !?!