thisaway
Americanadverb
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this way; in this direction.
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in this manner.
Etymology
Origin of thisaway
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; alteration (with inserted schwa) of this way
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Instead, the court is pulled first thisaway, then thataway in a shifting tug-of-war as the Justices align themselves differently on almost every case.
From Time Magazine Archive
There have been ebbs and tides between the two blocs, with the result that lower-court judges and practicing lawyers can never really tell whether the Supreme Court is heading thisaway or thataway.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Which is why I'm going thisaway," replied Belet, pointing right.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
They jest walk in kinda quiet an' easy, an' tell you it'll be thisaway.
From Man Size by Raine, William MacLeod
Finding you all together thisaway is gonna save me trouble.
From The Rider of Golden Bar by White, William Patterson
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