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Anonymous  +  858647 Wed, 12 Aug 09 02:38 PM
Hello,

 I wanted to know if the terms "colloquialism" and "slang" are used interchangeably.  If not, what is the difference?

Thanks! 
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Best answer by Mister Micawber  +  858679 Wed, 12 Aug 09 03:02 PM
Sometimes; in other cases, slang is considered very informal colloquial language.
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