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What is the everyday language of ordinary people?

The everyday language of ordinary people is often referred to as colloquial language, vernacular, or common speech. It's the language we use in everyday conversations, with friends, family, and colleagues.

Here are some characteristics of everyday language:

* Informal: It's less formal than written language, often using contractions, slang, and colloquialisms.

* Conversational: It's characterized by interjections, incomplete sentences, and direct address.

* Regionally specific: Everyday language can vary significantly depending on the geographic location, including different accents, slang, and expressions.

* Dynamic: It's constantly evolving, incorporating new words and expressions as new trends, technologies, and cultural shifts emerge.

Here are some examples of everyday language:

* Slang: "What's up?" "Chill out." "Hangry." "Lit."

* Colloquialisms: "Gonna" for "going to." "Y'all" for "you all." "Wanna" for "want to."

* Idioms: "Break a leg." "It's raining cats and dogs." "Kick the bucket."

* Regionalisms: "Pop" for "soda." "Yinz" for "you all" (Pittsburgh). "Howdy" for "hello" (Southern US).

It's important to note that the distinction between everyday language and more formal language is not always clear-cut. There is a spectrum of formality, and even formal writing can incorporate some everyday language features to make it more engaging and accessible.

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