"thataway" meaning in English

See thataway in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Etymology: 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: not-comparable Synonyms: thattaway Related terms: thisaway
    Sense id: en-thataway-en-adv-qdCUwVkR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms interfixed with -a-

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