A variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers.
A dialect, vernacular, or (dated) a language.
The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.
A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.
Language used orally, rather than in writing.
An utterance that is quoted; see direct speech, reported speech
Public talk, news, gossip, rumour.
The act of speaking, a certain style of it.
To make a speech; to harangue.