Question

Identify the colloquial speech.

I'm totally over that drama.
a.
totally
c.
drama
b.
over
d.
the entire phrase

Answer 1

a c

Answer 2

colloquial
[kuh-loh-kwee-uh l] Spell Syllables
Synonyms Examples Word Origin
adjective
1.
characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal.
2.
involving or using conversation.
Origin Expand
1745-17551745-55; colloquy + -al1
Related forms Expand
colloquially, adverb
colloquialness, colloquiality, noun
quasi-colloquial, adjective
quasi-colloquially, adverb
semicolloquial, adjective
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Synonyms Expand
1, 2. Colloquial, conversational, informal refer to types of speech or to usages not on a formal level. Colloquial is often mistakenly used with a connotation of disapproval, as if it meant “vulgar” or “bad” or “incorrect” usage, whereas it is merely a familiar style used in speaking and writing. Conversational refers to a style used in the oral exchange of ideas,