The phrase is an allusion, colloquialism, epithet, and idiom. Colloquialism or general parlance is distinct from formal speech or formal writing. The language was less inhibited and made generous use of colloquialism and slang. The name derives from a Swahili colloquialism meaning "three". The phrase itself, however, is still a common American colloquialism. The colloquialism "chimp" was most likely coined some time in the late 1870s. This is itself an abbreviation of an older colloquialism, "half 'past' ten". The term is an American colloquialism. "Duco" is still used as an Australian colloquialism for automotive paint. The term "hook" is a colloquialism for finesse. A specific instance of such language is termed a "colloquialism". The title is a Southern colloquialism meaning to turn to a life of crime. The G-Man's name comes from "G-Man", an American colloquialism meaning "government man". "Vintage" is a colloquialism commonly used to refer to all old styles of clothing. Brazilian singer and composer Carlos Lyra praised Caymmi's style for its "suave and romantic colloquialism".