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NON-STANDARD SPEECH Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase non-standard speech. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase non-standard speech. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for NON-STANDARD SPEECH

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colloquial
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation

informal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not formal

• used of spoken and written language

adjective satellite

• not officially recognized or controlled

• having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

slang
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar

• a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

verb

• use slang or vulgar language

• fool or hoax

• abuse with coarse language

vernacular
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

• the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language)

adjective satellite

• being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language

Best Hypernyms For NON-STANDARD SPEECH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for non-standard speech, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
language speech
Phrases (5)
oral communicationspeech communicationspoken communicationspoken languagevoice communication

Alternatives for COLLOQUIAL

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