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parlance
[pahr-luhns]
noun
a way or manner of speaking; vernacular; idiom.
legal parlance.
speech, especially a formal discussion or debate.
talk; parley.
parlance
/ ˈpɑːləns /
noun
a particular manner of speaking, esp when specialized; idiom
political parlance
archaic, any discussion, such as a debate
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of parlance1
Example Sentences
In military parlance, M means multi-use and Q indicates it’s an unmanned aerial vehicle.
Like all the best girl groups, every fan can pick a favourite - or bias, in K-pop parlance - who aligns with their own personality.
At least Harold Macmillan understood, to use the parlance of his time, that history was a cruel mistress and was sure to leave him behind.
Disney in 2021 announced that its staff — cast members, in park parlance — would have more freedom in how they appear for work, including the ability to choose gender-inclusive costumes and hairstyles.
Hustler - Kenyan parlance for someone eking out a living against the odds - helped portray him as someone who would prioritise the needs of the struggling folk.
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