anyhoo
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of anyhoo
First recorded in 1945–50; humorous alteration
Example Sentences
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“Anyhoo, as Mom walked, sometimes one of us would fall off, and she didn’t stop for stragglers. First went Nameless #4, then Itchy scratched herself right over the edge, then I got a little too excited about being in a tree with actual fruit, and Mom waddled off before I could climb back on. Been on my own ever since.”
From Literature
“Anyhoo, since you’re stuck under that rock, how about I look for your pack for you?”
From Literature
Anyhoo, the end of the last film left the door open to Ocean Master rejoining the fold.
From Los Angeles Times
Anyhoo, “Barbie” sits atop the BuzzMeter’s first-round selections in the category of original screenplay.
From Los Angeles Times
Anyhoo, that was back on Nov. 9.
From Washington Times
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