Is Improper Colloquial?
Is Improper Colloquial? The word is derived from the Latin “colloquium,” which means “conversation.” With repeated use, certain words and expressions take on colloquial meanings: for example, the word “wicked” means “evil”—but it can also mean “excellent.” For example, “the film was wicked.” What is an improper colloquialism? Colloquialisms are slang, informal, or localized language.