Idiom

Word IDIOM
Character 5
Hyphenation id i om
Pronunciations /ˈɪdɪəm/

Definitions and meanings of "Idiom"

What do we mean by idiom?

A speech form or an expression of a given language that is peculiar to itself grammatically or cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in keep tabs on. noun

The specific grammatical, syntactic, and structural character of a given language. noun

Regional speech or dialect. noun

A specialized vocabulary used by a group of people; jargon. noun

A style of artistic expression characteristic of a particular individual, school, period, or medium. noun

A mode of expression peculiar to a language; a peculiarity of phraseology; a phrase or form of words approved by the usage of a language, whether written or spoken, and often having a signification other than its grammatical or logical one. See idiotism, 1. noun

The genius or peculiar cast of a language; hence, a peculiar form or variation of language; a dialect. noun

Synonyms Dialect, Diction, etc. See language. noun

The syntactical or structural form peculiar to any language; the genius or cast of a language. noun

An expression conforming or appropriate to the peculiar structural form of a language. noun

A combination of words having a meaning peculiar to itself and not predictable as a combination of the meanings of the individual words, but sanctioned by usage; ; less commonly, a single word used in a peculiar sense. noun

The phrase forms peculiar to a particular author. noun

Dialect; a variant form of a language. noun

A manner of speaking, a way of expressing oneself. noun

A language or dialect. noun

Specifically, a particular variety of language; a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc. noun

An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style. noun

An expression peculiar to or characteristic of a particular language, especially when the meaning is illogical or separate from the meanings of its component words. noun

A programming construct or phraseology generally held to be the most efficient, elegant or effective means to achieve a particular result or behavior. noun

The usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people noun

A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.

A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.

An established expression whose meaning is not deducible from the literal meanings of its component words, often peculiar to a given language.

An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.

A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language.

An expression that doesn't necessarily have a definition but more of an understanding behind it. Urban Dictionary

Idiom means idiot. Urban Dictionary

The thing that piss the english-learner off Urban Dictionary

(n.) a popular phrase, a parlance or locution. Not a noun, adjective or verb. Urban Dictionary

Adult code names for when they want to talk about their secret plans about feeding 3 year olds vegetables Urban Dictionary

Words or phrases that aren't meant to be taken literally For example, if Joe says “break a leg” he doesn’t really mean to break your leg. Break a leg actually means “good luck.” Urban Dictionary

A term used by people who are tired of calling n00bs "idiots". The individual calls a n00b an "idiom" so that they'll get even more confused and react in a more n00bish way. It will confuse them until the n00b actually looks up the word in a dictionary to find the definition. Otherwise, they'll think idiom is another word for idiot. Urban Dictionary

1. a term used to describe certain idioms that are idiotic. 2. A person who is gifted and intelligent and is well known throughout certain parts of the internet. Liked and loved by mostly everyone. Urban Dictionary

An idiom that is repeated by the hivemind. For example, “what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger” or “it is too much unpaid emotional labor to educate you” are both idioms repeated and reinforced by the hivemind. Urban Dictionary

An otherwise intelligent individual, who unknowingly mixes and mangles idioms, often to great comedic effect. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Idiom

The word "idiom" in example sentences

Keeping only the title idiom from Jolson's hit, the Chatmon composition stands a New York story on its head. ❋ Unknown (2006)

In fact, the word idiom comes from the Greek root idio, meaning a unique signature. ❋ Unknown (2002)

The Greek idiom translates as "into the ages of the ages." ❋ Unknown (2009)

Duck, in this idiom is short for duck's egg, a British variant of goose egg, meaning ` zero '(or nil, as the British prefer to express it in scoring). ❋ Unknown (1977)

You might have noticed by now that the keywords Mr. McWhorter has chosen to mark "language-ness" spell out the word "idiom"—which is apt, in that idioms are the parts of language that are the most ingrown, disheveled, intricate, oral and mixed. ❋ Erin McKean (2011)

And when exactly does an idiom become an idiom: is let out in I let the dress out a phrasal verb, but in Who let the dogs out not? ❋ Unknown (2010)

The true meaning of this idiom is "Something or someone that is expected to succeed". ❋ Unknown (2009)

This comes on the heels of Jan Freeman discussing the dance attention/attendance idiom from the Amy Vanderbilt post in her column in the Boston Globe (which also runs syndicated in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). ❋ Unknown (2008)

This under-the-radar idiom is お化けサイト, obake saito, or ghost/monster site. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Besides, I think the idiom is "through one's hat" rather than out of it. ❋ Roger Sutton (2007)

Admiration for Bartlett, Santos and Stein aside, as far as I know the Australian idiom is still "go AND read books". ❋ Lili (2006)

Starting from this idiom, that is to say eastward from the Hungarian frontier, another language prevailed all over the territory in that direction comprised in Europe, and even extended beyond…. ❋ Strobe Talbott (2008)

Derek Walcott's extraordinary idiom is born in the meeting between European virtuosity and the sensuality of the Caribbean Adam. ❋ Unknown (1997)

German which had their equivalents in English idiom, must frequently have illuminated his difficulties. ❋ Flora Ross Amos (N/A)

I would only ask English readers to await the appearance of those, and note the interesting differences in idiom, sentiment and tone between them and the Sisters 'Psalms. ❋ Caroline Augusta Foley Rhys (1909)

She improves in idiom, although she still omits articles and uses the "did" construction for the simple past. ❋ Annie Sullivan (1905)

He is still [wet] behind the ears-meaning: he is still new, [inexperienced], and young. [Keep tabs on] him-meaning: watch him, follow him, etc. ❋ L.R.S (2005)

when someone is being mean [to you] just call them a idiom and they [will not] know what [you mean]. ❋ PMC0502 (2010)

A: Look! [It's raining cats and dogs] B: [WTF] are you talking about?there is no [cats and dogs].. A: oh..don't you know any idioms? ❋ Gotz (2010)

Most definitions in this dictionary are really [idioms], such as [fo shizzle my nizzle] and [shotgun wedding] ❋ Kung-Fu Jesus (2004)

Me:*thinks* why are they using [idioms]? are they crazy Parents:*in idioms* prepare the [vegetables] and feed them [broccoli] ❋ Shriekkk (2018)

Person: quit [wasting] [your breath]! Idiom of “waste your breath”: To say something that will probably be [ignored]. ❋ Enter Your Pseudonym Here (2022)

n00b - "FucK ALl YoU BItCHaSs WanKsTaZ" John - "stfu you [idiom]" n00b - "[iDiom]? FuCK YOu, [YouR AN iDioT]" John - " *Shakes head* " ❋ Johnny K3WL (2008)

1. [The coast is clear]. 2. Me. 3. idiotic idioms, [just because] I have to use the word in [the example]. ❋ Idiotic Idioms (2006)

[Stoicism] is a philosophy that is filled with easily [memeable] [hivemind idioms]. ❋ Cyberphunkisms (2023)

The cop, apparently being an [undiagnosed] [Idiom Savant], says "[I'm watching you], mister. Now you are UNDER my radar!" ❋ JockoDundee (2014)

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