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vernacular 

The standard native language of a country or locality.

The everyday language spoken by a people as distinguished from the literary language.

A variety of such everyday language specific to a social group or region: the vernaculars of New York City.

The idiom of a particular trade or profession: in the legal vernacular.

An idiomatic word, phrase, or expression.

The common, nonscientific name of a plant or animal.
An example of "southern" vernacular:

"I'm fixing to do that." Meaning, "I am going to do that, without a doubt. But not yet."
vernacular by vancelxix January 14, 2005
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Vernacular 

The common, often local, general dialect.
Or, even more general,
What is spoken.
"Every word or phrase in urban dictionary should be part of your vernacular."

Commonly Heard after accidental rhymes or verbose expression:
"Excellent usage (of the vernacular)."

Vernacular is referred to by Truly in Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang
Vernacular by Free Sol March 17, 2009

Vernacular 

its when a girl is gettin it from behind and when shes about to cum she turns around, grab the guy n tell him in a deep voice "bitch if u eva leave me ima chop ur dick of, n staple it to ur forehead!"
yo ma girl was givin me the vernacular last night!
Vernacular by Sherica May 16, 2008

vernacular 

LOCAL JARGIN
j chris i just lost my wallet.

**j chris is local jargin (vernacular) in berlin nh for jesus christ

Vernacular 

To watch a 12 way with 1 dog and 11 men, through I peice of frosted glass
I had an amazing vernacular last night with the neighbors dog
Vernacular by Pluuume October 27, 2021

Vernacular Cosplay 

1. A style of costume making displaying the most common techniques and materials of a particular region

2. Cosplay that reflects popular taste or indigenous styles.

can be used as noun or adjective
She demonstrated vernacular cosplay when she used the seashells she picked up on the beach in her costume.

Dumpster diving is one way to achieve vernacular cosplay.
Vernacular Cosplay by Nac22 September 14, 2017

Vernacular colonialism

The process through which black slang and vernacular is co opted to become part of "internet culture". Terms like "simp" "woke" and "lit" that have been used for years in the black community and black Twitter become mainstream, leading white people to think the terms belong to them, ignorant of their origins.
Brian: You seen that Kevin, that kids a simp.
Keisha: Vernacular colonialism, at it again.
Vernacular colonialism by Ewyan June 21, 2020
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