colloquially

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Adverbial colloquially has 1 sense

colloquially, conversationally, informally - with the use of colloquial expressions; "this building is colloquially referred to as The Barn"
Derived from adjective colloquial₁

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Colloquially

Definition: In a conversational or informal manner.

Part of speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a popularly spoken or familiar style.

Example sentence 1: Colloquially, people often refer to New York City as "The Big Apple."

Example sentence 2: Non-native English speakers often struggle with understanding idioms used colloquially.

Sense 2: In a specific regional or local manner.

Example sentence 1: Colloquially, a "soda" is referred to as "pop" in certain parts of the United States.

Example sentence 2: In Australia, "barbie" is colloquially used instead of "barbecue."