outta
AmericanEtymology
Origin of outta
A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of out of in continuous rapid speech
Example Sentences
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On the other hand: Get outta here, man.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
One parting tip: No matter what hemisphere you’re celebrating in, keep the avocado outta there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 15, 2025
But if you’re me, dating mostly makes you want to haul it outta there like you were in an episode of “The Last of Us.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2024
Defenseman Justin Schultz is likely outta here in free agency.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2024
The self-fliers hastily land to get outta Dodge as we dart around the stone buildings.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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