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informal definition

in·for·mal (in fôr′məl)

adjective

not formal; specif.,: the label [Informal] is used throughout this dictionary in this sense
  1. not according to prescribed or fixed customs, rules, ceremonies, etc.
  2. casual, easy, unceremonious, or relaxed
  3. designed for use or wear on everyday occasions
  4. not requiring formal dress
  5. designating or of the words, phrases, and idioms characteristic of speech or writing that is casual, ordinary, unceremonious, etc.; colloquial

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