adverb
anyhoo
Anyhoo (adverb) means a casual, jokey way of saying "anyhow" — used to change the subject or get back on track after a tangent. Example: “Anyhoo, back to what I was saying before we got sidetracked.”
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A casual, jokey way of saying "anyhow" — used to change the subject or get back on track after a tangent.
"Anyhoo, back to what I was saying before we got sidetracked."
"It rained the whole trip, but anyhoo, we still had fun."
How to use anyhoo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA breezy, informal "anyway" — used to move a conversation along.
When to use it
Very informal and conversational; avoid it in writing that needs to sound professional.
Common pairings
anyhoo, moving on
but anyhoo
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Etymology
A playful spin on "anyhow," echoing an old Scots pronunciation ("onyhoo").
Rhymes for anyhoo
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What does “anyhoo” mean?
The word “anyhoo” means a casual, jokey way of saying "anyhow" — used to change the subject or get back on track after a tangent. In plain terms, a breezy, informal "anyway" — used to move a conversation along.
How do you use “anyhoo” in a sentence?
Here is “anyhoo” used in a sentence: “Anyhoo, back to what I was saying before we got sidetracked.”
What part of speech is “anyhoo”?
“Anyhoo” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of anyhoo?
"anyhoo" (adverb) means a casual, jokey way of saying "anyhow" — used to change the subject or get back on track after a tangent.
