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colloquial - casual - everyday language - slang - vernacular - conversational - familiar - idiomatic - nonstandard - relaxed - unceremonious - unofficial - plain - simple - common - street language - jargon - argot - patois - dialect - lingo - demotic - popular speech - ordinary language - folksy - down-to-earth - natural - unpretentious - easygoing - laid-back - breezy - chatty - offhand - spontaneous - unstudied - unrefined - unpolished - unguarded - unreserved - free-and-easy - unbuttoned - unceremonial - unrestrained - unpretending - unadorned - straightforward - direct - blunt - plain-spoken
Informal speech refers to the casual and conversational use of language used in everyday interactions. It often includes slang, idiomatic expressions, and colloquial terms that are more relaxed and widely understood among peers. It contrasts with formal speech, which adheres to strict grammatical rules and often occurs in professional or academic settings. Informal speech is flexible, adaptive, and can vary greatly between different regions and social groups.