Colloquial Expressions

Informal words, phrases or even slang in a piece of writing. 

Buddy = friend; pal

 The meaning of this word is used when you are talking to a close friend-

For example in one sentence

My coworker buddy and I might be taking a knitting course together. 

  Cuckoo = crazy

The meaning of this word is used when you think a person is silly or crazy.


For example in one sentence

 ‘She was probably listening to her iPod and drifted off to cuckoo land again.’ 

Dude: young man or young male

The meaning of this word is used to refer to a young man

 What's up, dude ?

For example in one sentence




Sucker: a person who can be tricked easily 

That kid is a mean little sucker.

The meaning of this word is used when it is a person who can easily be deceived

For example in one sentence