Synonyms: vernacular
Definition: the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language)
Similar words: non-standard speech
Definition: speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community
Synonyms: vernacular, patois, cant, slang, argot, jargon, lingo
Definition: a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
Usage: they don't speak our lingo
Similar words: non-standard speech
Definition: speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community
Synonyms: common, vernacular, vulgar
Definition: being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language
Usage: common parlance; a vernacular term; vernacular speakers; the vulgar tongue of the masses; the technical and vulgar names for an animal species
Similar words: informal
Definition: used of spoken and written language