כביכול

Etymology
From +  +.

Adverb

 * 1) as it were, so to speak
 * 2) apparently, seemingly
 * 3) hypothetically
 * 4) allegedly
 * 1) allegedly
 * 1) allegedly

Usage notes

 * In Jewish texts, this is used when ascribing to God emotions or other states not usually ascribed to Him. It is at times used as a noun as a euphemism when ascribing undesirable traits such as dying.