"thataway" meaning in All languages combined

See thataway on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Etymology: From that + -a- + way. Etymology templates: {{af|en|that|-a-|way}} that + -a- + way Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} thataway (not comparable)
  1. (humorous or dialect) That way (usually in terms of physical direction). Tags: dialectal, humorous, not-comparable Synonyms: thattaway Related terms: thisaway

Alternative forms

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