COLLOQUIALLY
colloquially, conversationally, informally
(adverb) with the use of colloquial expressions; “this building is colloquially referred to as The Barn”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
colloquially (comparative more colloquially, superlative most colloquially)
In a colloquial manner.
Source: Wiktionary
COLLOQUIAL
Col*lo"qui*al, a. Etym: [See Colloqui.]
Definition: Pertaining to, or used in, conversation, esp. common and familiar conversation; conversational; hence, unstudied; informal; as, colloquial intercourse; colloquial phrases; a colloquial style.
– Col*lo"qui*al*ly, adv. His [Johnson's] colloquial talents were, indeed, of the highest order. Macaulay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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