vernacular

Connolly is a fluent speaker and booster of the Irish language, which became a surprisingly important signifier in the race, as Humphreys “has no Irish,” to use the vernacular.

Before Sinatra, no other singers would have exhibited such ambition—even audacity—on behalf of either themselves or the American vernacular song.

Our critic explained that “While ‘superfine’ is a tailor’s term for the best wool suiting fabric, in the context of this show it is also dandiacal black vernacular for ‘stylin’ out.’”

There are added scenes and plenty of salty language, with dialogue that shifts from classical to 21st century vernacular.

The language of the play moves freely from the declamatory to the profane, with some of its funniest moments occurring when fury impels a character to unleash some naughty modern vernacular.