pochismo

poh-CHI-zmoh

Definitions

1. noun

A term used to describe colloquial or informal speech, often considered unrefined or unsophisticated.

“The professor warned his students against using pochismo in their written assignments.”

2. noun

A dialect or regional accent that is considered inferior or uneducated.

“The linguist studied the pochismo of the rural community to better understand its unique characteristics.”

Synonyms

  • jargon
  • vernacular

Antonyms

  • formalism
  • refinement