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
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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
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
"Which is why I'm going thisaway," replied Belet, pointing right.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
"Why, it was about thisaway," said the other, obediently.
From Afloat or, Adventures on Watery Trails by Douglas, Alan
“He’s a mighty heap of company and protection out thisaway in the night.”
From Judith of the Cumberlands by MacGowan, Alice
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