adv
thataway
THA-duh-way
Thataway (adv) means In that direction (informal). Example: “The trailhead is thataway, past the old barn.”
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In that direction (informal).
"The trailhead is thataway, past the old barn."
How to use thataway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal for "in that direction," often used with a joking or rustic tone.
When to use it
Very informal — mostly used humorously or in casual speech.
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Etymology
A folksy blend of "that" and "way."
Rhymes for thataway
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What does “thataway” mean?
The word “thataway” means in that direction (informal). In plain terms, informal for "in that direction," often used with a joking or rustic tone.
How do you pronounce “thataway”?
“Thataway” is pronounced THA-duh-way (/ˈðædəˌweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “thataway” in a sentence?
Here is “thataway” used in a sentence: “The trailhead is thataway, past the old barn.”
What part of speech is “thataway”?
“Thataway” is an adverb.
