thisaway

American

[this-uh-wey] / ˈðɪs əˌweɪ /

adverb

Informal.

this way; in this direction.
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

"Honest, Racey, don't you ever get tired of yell-bellerin' thisaway?"

From The Heart of the Range by White, William Patterson

"If you goin' keep on thisaway whut you is been, I'm goin' to up an' go way from here, ri' now!"

From Gentle Julia by Gilbert, C. Allan

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