I think it is slang that originated from britain
2007-05-01 08:06:36 · 5 answers · asked by Fool 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
in a dictionary? it's just an abbreviation to show that the word is a British colloquial word. Colloquial can mean slang, common, everyday, a word you would use in a normal conversation - i.e. not a formal word.
2007-05-01 08:13:14 · answer #1 · answered by reniannen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an abbreviation for "British Colloquialism"
You are close to being right -- a Colloquialism is an expression that is used in one location but not others. So -- an American who says "He hit that one out of the park" is using an American Colloquialism -- since it is an American game. Someone from England might refer to a "Sticky Wicket" in talking about a tough situation -- but an American is unlikely to do so.
2007-05-01 08:17:22 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
British Colloquialism
Everyday usage of words and phrases in the areas and dialects of Britain
2007-05-01 09:05:33 · answer #3 · answered by drstella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, you got that right, "colloquialism"
2007-05-01 08:15:26 · answer #4 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
btitish slang
2007-05-01 08:14:17 · answer #5 · answered by dfadfdfsasda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋